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Canon A2500 vs Canon N100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon A2500 versus Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and N100 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2500 was introduced 11 months earlier than the N100 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2500 scores vs the N100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon N100

 A2500 N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A2500

 N100 A2500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon N100

 A2500 N100 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon N100 has measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2500 versus the N100.

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and N100 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and N100.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2500 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon A2500 will give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A2500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon N100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Canon N100 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (289 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
33
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Canon N100 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery life (330 per charge)
has touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (289g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon N100 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (330 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Canon N100 Vlogging highlights
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (289g)
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot N100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot N100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $349