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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 16 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2400 IS grades versus the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A2400 IS TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Canon A2400 IS

 TG-2 iHS A2400 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 A2400 IS TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS offers exterior dimensions 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-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the TG-2 iHS.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" 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 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $149 $380