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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Announced February 2012
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced within a month of the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony WX150

 A2400 IS WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WX150 A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX150

 A2400 IS WX150 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the WX150.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and WX150.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX150 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Sony WX150 Portrait photography factors
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Sony WX150 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX150 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX150 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 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 240 images
Battery type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $149 $300