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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the A2400 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2400 IS was manufactured very close to the S30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2400 IS scores against the S30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S30

 A2400 IS S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S30 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S30

 A2400 IS S30 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has specifications of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS against the S30.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2400 IS due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon A2400 IS will produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S30 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
environment sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S30 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
environment sealing
slow fps (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S30 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average (126g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (190 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
25
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S30 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
23
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (214g)
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 images 240 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $119