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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 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 P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P310
  • Successor is Nikon P340
Photography Glossary

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon P330, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and P330 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and P330 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A2400 IS was revealed 13 months before the P330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2400 IS scores against the P330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon P330

 A2400 IS P330 

Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Canon A2400 IS

 P330 A2400 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P330

 A2400 IS P330 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features physical dimensions 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 P330 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon P330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2400 IS and the P330.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and P330 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and P330.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2400 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon A2400 IS will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A2400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon P330
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P330
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P330 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon P330
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P330 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
fairly wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P330
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix P330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix P330
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-03-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 213
Other
Battery life 190 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $500