Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax W80

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A2400 IS versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2400 IS scores against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2400 IS versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS versus the W80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and W80 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and W80.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2400 IS to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.