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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was launched 18 months later than the S5100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A2400 IS matches up against the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S5100

 A2400 IS S5100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2010More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S5100 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S5100

 A2400 IS S5100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS has outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the S5100.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S5100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and S5100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2400 IS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent A2400 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography details
Nikon S5100 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S5100 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (132g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S5100 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S5100 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S5100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 132 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $200