Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
- Announced January 2016

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon A10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A10 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was announced 4 years before the A10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A2400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon A10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades vs the A10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Nikon Coolpix A10. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Nikon A10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon A10
A2400 IS | A10 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Canon A2400 IS
A10 | A2400 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon A10
A2400 IS | A10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS features outside measurements 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 Nikon A10 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon A10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the A10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and A10.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon A10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Nikon Coolpix A10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Nikon Coolpix A10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2016-01-14 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.2fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 gr (0.28 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 200 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $149 | $90 |