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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 14 months after the WX10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2400 IS grades vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony WX10

 A2400 IS WX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WX10 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX10

 A2400 IS WX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS versus the WX10.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and WX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A2400 IS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Sony WX10
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography info
Sony WX10 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competitors (126g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BG1
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 Single Single
Launch price $149 $200