Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Announced February 2012
- New Model is Nikon L820
Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2500 versus Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A2500 was manufactured 13 months later than the L810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2500 matches up against the L810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon L810
A2500 | L810 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A2500
L810 | A2500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon L810
A2500 | L810 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 versus Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A2500 against the L810.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and L810 is 96 and 74 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and L810.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A2500 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix L810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-01 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 23-585mm (25.4x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.2 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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) | 430g (0.95 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $109 | $280 |