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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 6 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2400 IS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A2400 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A2400 IS

 Galaxy Camera 3G A2400 IS 
Screen sizing4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A2400 IS Galaxy Camera 3G 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
66
lighter than average (126g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
really wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $149 $606