Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800
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96 Imaging
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was revealed 24 months prior to the W800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony W800
A2400 IS | W800 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A2400 IS
W800 | A2400 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W800
A2400 IS | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and W800.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 data format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $90 |