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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched at a similar time to the W610 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony W610

 A2400 IS W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A2400 IS

 W610 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W610

 A2400 IS W610 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS features external 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the W610.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and W610 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and W610.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Sony W610 Sports photography features
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors (126g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W610
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 113 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $149 $200