Canon A2500 vs Nikon S9900

Lets look much closer at the Canon A2500 and Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 24 months prior to the S9900 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2500 matches up versus the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 provides physical measurements 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 S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2500 and Nikon S9900 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 compared to the S9900.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and S9900.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2500 is going to be behind in sensor technology.