Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW120

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW120, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the AW120 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the AW120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW120 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the AW120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and AW120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and AW120.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2400 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.