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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was released 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2400 IS scores versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Pentax WS80

 A2400 IS WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WS80 A2400 IS 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WS80

 A2400 IS WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the WS80.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WS80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and WS80.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
66
lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
environment proof
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Pentax WS80
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $220