Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung NX500

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Samsung NX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The A2400 IS was brought out 4 years before the NX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the NX500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Samsung NX500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS comes with outside 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 Samsung NX500 has proportions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS and the NX500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and NX500 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and NX500.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX500 will offer greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.