Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
The following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2500 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2500 was released 13 months after the S6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2500 matches up versus the S6300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix S6300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S6300
A2500 | S6300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A2500
S6300 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S6300
A2500 | S6300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2500 features physical 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) while the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon A2500 and Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 vs the S6300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and S6300.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger A2500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | 230 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $109 | $200 |