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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 14 months later than the H70 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2400 IS grades versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony H70

 A2400 IS H70 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon A2400 IS

 H70 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony H70

 A2400 IS H70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS against the H70.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and H70.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A2400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony H70 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Sony H70
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Sony H70
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Sony H70 Travel photography features
66
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $199