Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung NX1000

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung NX1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively close but the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 months prior to the NX1000 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2400 IS scores against the NX1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS provides 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) and the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS vs the NX1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and NX1000 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and NX1000.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.