Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was brought out 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2400 IS grades against the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony H20
A2400 IS | H20 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A2400 IS
H20 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H20
A2400 IS | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS has external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS against the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and H20.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $149 | $249 |