Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung SL102

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 3 years after the SL102 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS versus the SL102.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SL102.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.