Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 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
- Revealed January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix S4100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon S4100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S4100
A2500 | S4100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon A2500
S4100 | A2500 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S4100
A2500 | S4100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | |
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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 |