Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Launched August 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-P2
- Renewed by Olympus E-P5
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe A2400 IS was released 6 months later than the E-P3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A2400 IS grades versus the E-P3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Olympus PEN E-P3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus E-P3
A2400 IS | E-P3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Canon A2400 IS
E-P3 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 230k | Sharper screen (+384k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus E-P3
A2400 IS | E-P3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | August 2011 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
See the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS vs the E-P3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and E-P3 is 96 and 86 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and E-P3.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2400 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-17 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 369g (0.81 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 51 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 images | 330 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $149 | $0 |