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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the L24 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 13 months later than the L24 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS grades against the L24 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L24

 A2400 IS L24 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Canon A2400 IS

 L24 A2400 IS 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L24

 A2400 IS L24 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers outer 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) and the Nikon L24 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS against the L24.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and L24 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and L24.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L24
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon L24
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon L24 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L24
66
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon L24 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon L24 Vlogging information
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L24 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L24
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix L24
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix L24
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-134mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $149 $119