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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S100

 A2400 IS S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S100 A2400 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kCrisper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S100

 A2400 IS S100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 size comparison

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

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S100 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S100
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S100
66
lighter than competitors (126g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
supports focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S100 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S100 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S100
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