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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Later Model is Nikon L110
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 3 years later than the L100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2400 IS scores vs the L100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L100

 A2400 IS L100 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 L100 A2400 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L100

 A2400 IS L100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A2400 IS against the L100.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and L100 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and L100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to offer more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L100
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L100 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L100 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L100 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
39
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L100 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $149 $399