Canon's slim 2012 budget compact — 16MP CCD, stabilised 28-140mm 5x zoom, 720p video, NB-11L power
The PowerShot A2400 IS was a 2012 entry-level compact in Canon's A-series, launched alongside the near-identical A2300. By this generation the A-line had moved from chunky AA-powered bodies to slim card-sized designs, and the A2400 IS was the variant that added optical image stabilisation.
It paired a 16.0-megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD with a 28-140mm-equivalent 5x zoom at f/2.8-6.9 and a DIGIC 4 processor. Video recorded in 720p HD at 25fps, the 2.7-inch LCD carried 230,000 dots, and storage was SD, SDHC or SDXC. The NB-11L lithium-ion battery powered a body of about 141g.
It suits absolute beginners and anyone wanting a cheap, genuinely pocketable stabilised zoom. Controls are minimal with no manual exposure modes, and the slow tele end of the lens prefers daylight, but the stabiliser helps handheld shots where the A2300 struggles.
Confirm the NB-11L battery and a charger are included; the cell is shared with many small Canons and third-party spares are cheap. Test the stabiliser by comparing tele shots, cycle the zoom for lens errors, and check the plastic body and screen for wear. SDXC support means modern cards work fine.