Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P340

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2400 IS was released 24 months earlier than the P340 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up vs the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has got physical measurements 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 P340 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS and the P340.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and P340 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and P340.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Canon A2400 IS will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.