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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Nikon S4300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S4300

 A2500 S4300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A2500

 S4300 A2500 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S4300

 A2500 S4300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Nikon S4300 Street photography details
56
lighter than average (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (139g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
33
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (135g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (139g)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
38
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (139g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S4300
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