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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
50 Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V 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 HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX20V
  • Replacement is Sony HX50V
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX30V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed very close to the HX30V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS matches up against the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 A2400 IS HX30V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon A2400 IS

          

          

            
 HX30V A2400 IS 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX30V

          

          

            
 A2400 IS HX30V 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX30V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the HX30V.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and HX30V.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX30V to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively.

            Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (18MP)
 supports face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Sony HX30V Sports photography features
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
49
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Sony HX30V Travel photography information
66
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (190 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (254g)
 MP count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (500mm)
 no Timelapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX30V
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 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (190 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
50
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (18MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Sony HX30V Vlogging information
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (126 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic jack
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX30V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 254g (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 320 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $420