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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
35
Overall
36

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 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 VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the VS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced around the same time to the VS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the VS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax VS20

 A2400 IS VS20 

Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon A2400 IS

 VS20 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax VS20

 A2400 IS VS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the VS20.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and VS20 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and VS20.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Pentax VS20 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Pentax VS20 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
Pentax VS20 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (235 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Pentax VS20 Vlogging advice
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (235 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 235 gr (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L D-LI122
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 One One
Launch cost $149 $106