Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon L610
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon A2500
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon L610
A2500 | L610 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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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 |