Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2500 was launched 13 months after the S4300 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2500 scores versus the S4300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix S4300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S4300
A2500 | S4300 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A2500
S4300 | A2500 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S4300
A2500 | S4300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 comes with physical 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) and the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 and the S4300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S4300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and S4300.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher A2500 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 139 grams (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 | 180 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $109 | $119 |