Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W690
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W690 Key Specs
Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
(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 W690
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched February 2012
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Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2400 IS grades against the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony W690
| A2400 IS | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon A2400 IS
| W690 | A2400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W690
| A2400 IS | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS vs the W690.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and W690.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sony W690 Street photography info
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
lighter than others (126g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 220 images |
| Battery form | 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $149 | $297 |
