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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 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 XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was introduced 13 months later than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus XZ-1

 A2400 IS XZ-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 XZ-1 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-1

 A2400 IS XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS features exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the XZ-1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and XZ-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A2400 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A2400 IS will produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography highlights
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
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lighter than competition (126g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (190 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (320 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (275 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (275g)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISOlympus XZ-1
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 275g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 190 photos 320 photos
Style 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)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $567