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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 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 VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was introduced very close to the VG-160 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2400 IS scores vs the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus VG-160

 A2400 IS VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon A2400 IS

 VG-160 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus VG-160

 A2400 IS VG-160 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS provides exterior 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 VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus VG-160 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS and the VG-160.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and VG-160.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography factors
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Olympus VG-160 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (165 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
30
fairly wide (26mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus VG-160
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus VG-160
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots 165 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $90