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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled around the same time to the S9500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2500 matches up vs the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Nikon S9500

 A2500 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon A2500

 S9500 A2500 
Display resolution614k230kCrisper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Nikon S9500

 A2500 S9500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 vs the S9500.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and S9500.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography details
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Nikon S9500 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S9500 Sports photography highlights
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
38
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9500 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot A2500Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 230 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $109 $230