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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 2 years after the L21 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the L21 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L21

 A2400 IS L21 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Newer by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon A2400 IS

 L21 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L21

 A2400 IS L21 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS has exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon L21 has sizing of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the L21.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and L21 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and L21.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L21 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon L21
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Nikon L21 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L21 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L21
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L21 Vlogging information
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
21
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L21 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L21
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix L21
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix L21
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 169g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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