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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched very close to the L28 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2500 scores vs the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon L28

 A2500 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A2500

 L28 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon L28

 A2500 L28 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon L28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2500 and the L28.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and L28.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Nikon L28 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Nikon L28
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery power (280 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L28 Landscape photography factors
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Nikon L28 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
29
rather wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photos 280 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $90