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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 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 L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 11 months before the L28 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the L28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon L28

 A2400 IS L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A2400 IS

 L28 A2400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L28

 A2400 IS L28 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS comes with physical dimensions 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 L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the L28.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and L28.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L28 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L28 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon L28
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon L28 Sports photography factors
37
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L28 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition (126g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (280 shots)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L28 Landscape photography advice
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse recording
47
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
great battery (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
29
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 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 -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 280 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $90