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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A2400 IS versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2400 IS was announced 17 months prior to the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2400 IS grades against the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax MX-1

 A2400 IS MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 MX-1 A2400 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2012Fresher by 17 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax MX-1

 A2400 IS MX-1 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the MX-1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and MX-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A2400 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (290 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
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lighter than competition (126g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (290 CIPA)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (290 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax MX-1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 208
Other
Battery life 190 photos 290 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $149 $400