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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Released February 2012
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as EX1
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A2400 IS versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 20 months later than the TL500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores against the TL500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung TL500

 A2400 IS TL500 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A2400 IS

 TL500 A2400 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung TL500

 A2400 IS TL500 
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the TL500.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and TL500.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2400 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon A2400 IS will deliver more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Samsung TL500 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung TL500 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others (126 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (386g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung TL500 Landscape photography features
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
64
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (386 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung TL500
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung TL500
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung TL500
Also referred to as - EX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 386 grams (0.85 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 129
Other
Battery life 190 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $527