Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 13 months later than the SZ-10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the SZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.