Canon A2400 IS vs Sony A390

The following is a extended overview of the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony A390, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is very well matched but the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was announced 19 months after the A390 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades vs the A390 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the A390.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and A390 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and A390.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.