Canon A2500 vs Nikon P300
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon P300 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P310
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Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2500 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A2500 was brought out 21 months after the P300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2500 grades versus the P300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon P300
| A2500 | P300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | May 2011 | Newer by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A2500
| P300 | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon P300
| A2500 | P300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 against the P300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and P300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and P300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon A2500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A2500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-05-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 189 grams (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 | 240 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $109 | $500 |
