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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 12 months later than the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 A2400 IS SZ-30MR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2011More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon A2400 IS

 SZ-30MR A2400 IS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR

 A2400 IS SZ-30MR 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the SZ-30MR.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent A2400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (226g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
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 220 photographs
Battery form 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $279