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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • New Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 12 months before the WX300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2400 IS matches up against the WX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony WX300

 A2400 IS WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WX300 A2400 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX300

 A2400 IS WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS features external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS and the WX300.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and WX300.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX300 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX300
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (126g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (166g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (166g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $330