Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched August 2009

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2500 was revealed 3 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 grades vs the S1000pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S1000pj
A2500 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A2500
S1000pj | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S1000pj
A2500 | S1000pj | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S1000pj in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 versus the S1000pj.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and S1000pj is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and S1000pj.
As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A2500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $109 | $289 |