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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured within a month of the WX50 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2400 IS grades versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony WX50

					

					

						
 A2400 IS WX50 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon A2400 IS

					

					

						
 WX50 A2400 IS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX50

					

					

						
 A2400 IS WX50 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has outer 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) while the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2400 IS versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the WX50.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and WX50.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the age  of the cameras into account.

						Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX50 Portrait photography highlights
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 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Street photography camera
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (117 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX50
38
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (190 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
66
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (117g)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
38
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 lighter than competitors (126g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
35
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (117g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX50 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 126g (0.28 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $149 $250