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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 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
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon L110
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2500 versus Nikon L120, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the L120 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 24 months after the L120 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2500 grades versus the L120 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon L120

 A2500 L120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Canon A2500

 L120 A2500 
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon L120

 A2500 L120 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 versus the L120.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and L120 is 96 and 75 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and L120.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A2500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Nikon L120
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Nikon L120 Street photography advice
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lighter than competitors (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Nikon L120 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L120 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Nikon L120 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon L120
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix L120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 431 gr (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $109 $300