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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 6 months after the FX90 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores versus the FX90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic FX90

 A2400 IS FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A2400 IS

 FX90 A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FX90

 A2400 IS FX90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the FX90.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and FX90.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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includes touch focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic FX90
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 149 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $227