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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2400 IS was released 4 months prior to the P310 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2400 IS grades against the P310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon P310

 A2400 IS P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A2400 IS

 P310 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P310

 A2400 IS P310 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS and the P310.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and P310 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and P310.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon P310
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P310
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P310 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
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 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 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $700