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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 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
  • Announced January 2013
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 4 years after the L20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2500 matches up versus the L20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon L20

 A2500 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon A2500

 L20 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon L20

 A2500 L20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2500 provides exterior dimensions 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 L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the L20.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and L20.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent A2500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Nikon L20 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than competition (135 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Nikon L20
30
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
24
lighter than competition (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $120