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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony H55
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony H55

 A2400 IS H55 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon A2400 IS

 H55 A2400 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H55

 A2400 IS H55 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Sony H55 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Sony H55
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Sony H55
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H55 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Sony H55
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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