Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony G3
A2400 IS | G3 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon A2400 IS
G3 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony G3
A2400 IS | G3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and G3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |