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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 3 years later than the G3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2400 IS matches up against the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony G3

 A2400 IS G3 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon A2400 IS

 G3 A2400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony G3

 A2400 IS G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer 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 Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the G3.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and G3.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Sony G3 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony G3 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than average (126 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony G3
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $200