Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was unveiled 7 months after the SZ-11 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2400 IS scores vs the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus SZ-11
A2400 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A2400 IS
SZ-11 | A2400 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SZ-11
A2400 IS | SZ-11 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS and the SZ-11.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SZ-11.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus SZ-11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $149 | $253 |