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Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
Photography Glossary

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A2500 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was announced 11 months earlier than the A2500 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1300 matches up vs the A2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A2500

 A1300 A2500 

Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A1300

 A2500 A1300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A2500

 A1300 A2500 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A2500 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1300 versus the A2500.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A2500 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and A2500.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Canon A2500 Street photography factors
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography details
Canon A2500 Sports photography details
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (135 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography highlights
Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon A2500
28
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A2500
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A2500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A2500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" 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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $109