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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 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 S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out within a month of the S3300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the S3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S3300

 A2400 IS S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S3300 A2400 IS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S3300

 A2400 IS S3300 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has external 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 S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS versus the S3300.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and S3300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S3300
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 180 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $99