Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 10 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS against the XZ-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Canon A2400 IS will offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.