Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2014
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S3600, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A2500 was unveiled 11 months prior to the S3600 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2500 grades versus the S3600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix S3600. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon S3600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S3600
A2500 | S3600 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A2500
S3600 | A2500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S3600
A2500 | S3600 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got external 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 S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 vs the S3600.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and S3600.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S3600 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 230 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $200 |