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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(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
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 11 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A2400 IS TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A2400 IS

 TG-830 iHS A2400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 A2400 IS TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS against the TG-830 iHS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A2400 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $0