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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 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 P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The A2400 IS was unveiled about the same time to the P7100 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2400 IS grades versus the P7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon P7100

 A2400 IS P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 P7100 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P7100

 A2400 IS P7100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon P7100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS vs the P7100.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and P7100 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and P7100.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2400 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography advice
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MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Nikon P7100 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P7100 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (190 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (350 shots)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition (395 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography information
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon P7100 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
comes with microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (395 grams)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix P7100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 395 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $750