Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SH-3

The following is a in depth review of the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SH-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 5 years before the SH-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2400 IS grades vs the SH-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has 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) and the Olympus SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS and the SH-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and SH-3.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.