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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was released 3 years after the S630 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2400 IS scores against the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S630

 A2400 IS S630 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S630 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S630

 A2400 IS S630 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS features physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S630 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS compared to the S630.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and S630.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern A2400 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S630
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S630
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2400 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S630
66
lighter than competition (126g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S630
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2400 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S630
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S630 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S630
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S630
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S630
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 140 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-L12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $149 $240