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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 11 months prior to the SH-50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2400 IS scores versus the SH-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus SH-50

 A2400 IS SH-50 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon A2400 IS

 SH-50 A2400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SH-50

 A2400 IS SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS against the SH-50.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and SH-50.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-50 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SH-50 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
48
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (126g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (269 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Olympus SH-50 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SH-50
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus SH-50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus SH-50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $300