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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the L610 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 6 months after the L610 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 scores versus the L610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon L610

 A2500 L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A2500

 L610 A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon L610

 A2500 L610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got physical dimensions 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 L610 has proportions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 against the L610.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and L610 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and L610.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L610 Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Nikon L610 Street photography factors
56
lighter than average (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Nikon L610
69
lighter than average (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
38
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (120 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Nikon L610
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix L610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix L610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-08-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 240 gr (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3")
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 120 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $109 $150