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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
47
Overall
41

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 6 months after the S8200 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2400 IS grades versus the S8200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S8200

 A2400 IS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S8200 A2400 IS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S8200

 A2400 IS S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Canon A2400 IS versus Nikon S8200 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 have during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2400 IS versus the S8200.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and S8200.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Street photography features
Nikon S8200 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (213g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S8200 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S8200 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery (190 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (213g)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (250 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 961k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 213 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $329