Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Released June 2010
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A2400 IS was brought out 21 months after the H55 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2400 IS scores versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony H55
A2400 IS | H55 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | June 2010 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon A2400 IS
H55 | A2400 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H55
A2400 IS | H55 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS and the H55.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and H55.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $149 | $235 |