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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V 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 HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Old Model is Sony HX30V
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 14 months before the HX50V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2400 IS scores against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony HX50V

 A2400 IS HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon A2400 IS

 HX50V A2400 IS 
ReleasedApril 2013February 2012More modern by 14 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX50V

 A2400 IS HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS against the HX50V.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and HX50V is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and HX50V.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX50V to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Sony HX50V
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (272g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (272 grams)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Sony HX50V Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (190 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX50V
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-04-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 272g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
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 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $439