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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Nikon L110
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 13 months later than the L120 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L120

 A2400 IS L120 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A2400 IS

 L120 A2400 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L120

 A2400 IS L120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has got 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) while the Nikon L120 has specifications of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2400 IS against the L120.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and L120 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and L120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L120 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Nikon L120 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L120 Sports photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L120 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L120 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 431g (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $300