Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8000
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced June 2010
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Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2500 matches up versus the S8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S8000
| A2500 | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A2500
| S8000 | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S8000
| A2500 | S8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 against the S8000.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and S8000.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| 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, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 183 grams (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $109 | $300 |