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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S6300

 A2500 S6300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A2500

 S6300 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S6300

 A2500 S6300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography features
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rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S6300
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