Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W620

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced very close to the W620 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2400 IS grades vs the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS versus the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and W620.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.