Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Nikon Coolpix L20. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L20
A2400 IS | L20 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon A2400 IS
L20 | A2400 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L20
A2400 IS | L20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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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 |