Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was introduced at a similar time to the WX70 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2400 IS scores against the WX70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony WX70
A2400 IS | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A2400 IS
WX70 | A2400 IS | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX70
A2400 IS | WX70 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS versus the WX70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and WX70.
As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
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 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 | 240 shots |
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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $149 | $242 |