Canon A2500 vs Nikon S640
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S640 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced January 2013
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A2500 was unveiled 3 years after the S640 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2500 scores vs the S640 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Nikon Coolpix S640. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Nikon S640 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S640
| A2500 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 43 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon A2500
| S640 | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S640
| A2500 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 vs the S640.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and S640.
All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S640 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | 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 | 135g (0.30 pounds) | 130g (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | $225 |
