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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the S9300 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2400 IS scores versus the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Nikon S9300

 A2400 IS S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon A2400 IS

 S9300 A2400 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S9300

 A2400 IS S9300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2400 IS provides outer 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2400 IS versus the S9300.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and S9300.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S9300
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S9300
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors in class (126g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (190 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A2400 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 200 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $249