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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 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 W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 11 months earlier than the W710 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2400 IS scores vs the W710 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony W710

 A2400 IS W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A2400 IS

 W710 A2400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W710

 A2400 IS W710 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the W710.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and W710 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and W710.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Sony W710 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (114g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W710 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Sony W710
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
decently wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $149 $90