Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S640
A2400 IS | S640 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon A2400 IS
S640 | A2400 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S640
A2400 IS | S640 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Analyze the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S640 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
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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 |