Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5300

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 23 months earlier than the S5300 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2400 IS grades vs the S5300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside 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 S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S5300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the S5300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S5300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S5300.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older A2400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.