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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • New Model is Nikon P310
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 9 months later than the P300 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores against the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon P300

 A2400 IS P300 
IntroducedFebruary 2012May 2011Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 P300 A2400 IS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P300

 A2400 IS P300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has outer 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) while the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon P300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the P300.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and P300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and P300.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2400 IS to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P300
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon P300 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P300
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon P300 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
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
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $500