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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 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
  • Released February 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 12 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax S1

 A2400 IS S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012March 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S1 A2400 IS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax S1

 A2400 IS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS and the S1.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 157g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $149 $174