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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 13 months after the S6100 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2400 IS grades vs the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S6100

 A2400 IS S6100 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S6100 A2400 IS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6100

 A2400 IS S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has outside dimensions 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 S6100 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS and the S6100.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S6100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer A2400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Street photography highlights
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S6100 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than average in class (126 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 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 distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 126g (0.28 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $195