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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony H20

 A2400 IS H20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A2400 IS

 H20 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H20

 A2400 IS H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Sony H20 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Sony H20
66
lighter than others (126g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (190 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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