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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 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 L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the L20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L20

 A2400 IS L20 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon A2400 IS

 L20 A2400 IS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L20

 A2400 IS L20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS offers exterior 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 L20 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A2400 IS and the L20.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and L20.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to offer extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Nikon L20 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L20 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L20
66
lighter than competitors (126g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than others in class (135g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (190 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
26
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L20
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
24
lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $149 $120