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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 14 months later than the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 A2400 IS SP-610UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon A2400 IS

 SP-610UZ A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 A2400 IS SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS versus the SP-610UZ.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SP-610UZ is 96 and 79 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and SP-610UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 405 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 shots 340 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $299