Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus Tough-3000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was launched 2 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the Tough-3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus Tough-3000
A2400 IS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Canon A2400 IS
Tough-3000 | A2400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus Tough-3000
A2400 IS | Tough-3000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical 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) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus Tough-3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS and the Tough-3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and Tough-3000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and Tough-3000.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 3000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $149 | $0 |