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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 7 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS scores vs the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony HX7V

 A2400 IS HX7V 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon A2400 IS

 HX7V A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX7V

 A2400 IS HX7V 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS provides external measurements 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS against the HX7V.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and HX7V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Sony HX7V Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony HX7V Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (126g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony HX7V Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
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 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 -
Style of battery 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $149 $499