Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6500

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2400 IS scores vs the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2400 IS provides physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS against the S6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S6500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2400 IS and S6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2400 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.