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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony WX70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Sony WX70

 A2400 IS WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon A2400 IS

 WX70 A2400 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX70

 A2400 IS WX70 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 size comparison

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

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Sony WX70 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average (114g)
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony WX70 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (114 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Sony WX70
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
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