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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years after the S6000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2400 IS scores versus the S6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S6000

 A2400 IS S6000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S6000 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6000

 A2400 IS S6000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS offers external 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) and the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2400 IS against the S6000.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and S6000.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger A2400 IS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S6000
66
lighter than competition (126g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $300