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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2400 IS and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2400 IS matches up against the S2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony S2000

 A2400 IS S2000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S2000 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony S2000

 A2400 IS S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the S2000.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and S2000.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Sony S2000
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Sony S2000
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
screen is a good size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $225