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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Launched January 2013
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 versus Nikon S8200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 18 months after the S8200 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2500 grades versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S8200

 A2500 S8200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A2500

 S8200 A2500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution961k230kClearer screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S8200

 A2500 S8200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the S8200.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and S8200.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Nikon S8200 Travel photography information
69
lighter than others in class (135g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 213 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack 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/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $329