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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 24 months after the S4100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2500 being a Compact camera and the Nikon S4100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2500 grades versus the S4100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S4100

 A2500 S4100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon A2500

 S4100 A2500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S4100

 A2500 S4100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the S4100.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and S4100.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A2500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Nikon S4100 Street photography information
56
lighter than others (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
33
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4100 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Nikon S4100 Vlogging information
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S4100
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix S4100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) -
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 190 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $140