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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Nikon S3600
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S3600

 A2500 S3600 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon A2500

 S3600 A2500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S3600

 A2500 S3600 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and S3600 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S3600 Sports photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
39
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Nikon S3600
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S3600
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