Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX5

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was launched 21 months later than the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the A2400 IS grades versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and HX5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon A2400 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.