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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony W800

 A2400 IS W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A2400 IS

 W800 A2400 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony W800

 A2400 IS W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Sony W800
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W800
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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