Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW110

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon AW110, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the AW110 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 5 months prior to the AW110 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2500 matches up against the AW110 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Nikon Coolpix AW110. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Nikon AW110 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon AW110 has proportions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 versus Nikon AW110 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 compared to the AW110.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and AW110 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and AW110.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.