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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was unveiled 23 months prior to the S3600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2400 IS matches up versus the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S3600

 A2400 IS S3600 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S3600 A2400 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S3600

 A2400 IS S3600 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3600 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S3600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS versus the S3600.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and S3600.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography info
Nikon S3600 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S3600 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (126g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (125g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3600 Vlogging highlights
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $149 $200