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Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon AW120
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A2500 versus Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 24 months earlier than the AW130 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2500 matches up versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon AW130

 A2500 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon A2500

 AW130 A2500 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon AW130

 A2500 AW130 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides exterior measurements 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 AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 versus Nikon AW130 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 compared to the AW130.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and AW130 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and AW130.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Nikon AW130 Street photography information
56
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
33
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery power (370 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (135g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
38
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 photographs 370 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $398