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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 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
  • Released February 2012
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and N100 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was launched 23 months before the N100 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2400 IS grades versus the N100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon N100

 A2400 IS N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 N100 A2400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon N100

 A2400 IS N100 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon N100 has specifications of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the N100.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and N100 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and N100.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography info
Canon N100 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Canon N100
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Canon N100 Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
good battery pack (330 per charge)
offers focus via touch
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (289 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon N100 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (330 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Canon N100 Vlogging info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average (289 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot N100
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot N100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 289 gr (0.64 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $149 $349