Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus 8010

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A2400 IS versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up against the 8010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside 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) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS vs the 8010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and 8010.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to provide extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.