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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 11 months earlier than the XS1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2400 IS grades against the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Panasonic XS1

 A2400 IS XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 XS1 A2400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic XS1

 A2400 IS XS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS versus Panasonic XS1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the XS1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and XS1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 260 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $130