• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A2400 IS advantages over Panasonic XS1

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic XS1 advantages over Canon A2400 IS

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    103g vs 141g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A3300 IS

Canon A2400 IS
Canon A3300 IS
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

Panasonic XS1
Canon A3300 IS
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Canon A3300 IS

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Canon A2400 IS
Canon 110 HS
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon A2400 IS vs Canon 110 HS

Panasonic XS1
Canon 110 HS
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Lighter weight
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Canon 110 HS

Compared to Sony W610

Canon A2400 IS
Sony W610
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon A2400 IS vs Sony W610

Panasonic XS1
Sony W610
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W610

Compared to Canon A3400 IS

Canon A2400 IS
Canon A3400 IS
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A3400 IS

Panasonic XS1
Canon A3400 IS
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Lighter weight
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Canon A3400 IS

Compared to Panasonic FH10

Canon A2400 IS
Panasonic FH10
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $107
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Canon A2400 IS vs Panasonic FH10

Panasonic XS1
Panasonic FH10
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $107
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic FH10

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