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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2400 IS grades versus the AW130 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon AW130

 A2400 IS AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon A2400 IS

 AW130 A2400 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon AW130

 A2400 IS AW130 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS against the AW130.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and AW130.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon AW130
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon AW130 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $398