Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
A2400 IS | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A2400 IS
TG-830 iHS | A2400 IS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-830 iHS
A2400 IS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |