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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 24 months after the S6100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2500 scores versus the S6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S6100

 A2500 S6100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon A2500

 S6100 A2500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S6100

 A2500 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 against the S6100.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and S6100 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and S6100.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Nikon S6100 Street photography details
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography features
Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (135g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than others in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $195