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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was revealed 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2400 IS matches up against the S640 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S640

 A2400 IS S640 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S640 A2400 IS 

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S640

 A2400 IS S640 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2400 IS and the S640.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S640.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A2400 IS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A2400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S640 Portrait photography features
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S640 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S640 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (126g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (130g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (190 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S640 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $149 $225