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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced December 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 14 months after the WB700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS scores vs the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung WB700

 A2400 IS WB700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012December 2010Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WB700 A2400 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB700

 A2400 IS WB700 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB700 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS against the WB700.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WB700 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and WB700.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Samsung WB700
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
28
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung WB700 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung WB700
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB700
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
27
good max aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-12-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
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