Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was brought out 6 months after the S100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2400 IS scores against the S100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Nikon Coolpix S100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S100
A2400 IS | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A2400 IS
S100 | A2400 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
Display resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+590k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S100
A2400 IS | S100 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has physical dimensions 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 S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the S100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S100 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S100.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 820 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 190 pictures | 150 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $149 | $240 |