Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1
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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 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)
- 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

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.

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Olympus XZ-1
A2400 IS | XZ-1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Canon A2400 IS
XZ-1 | A2400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-1
A2400 IS | XZ-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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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 |