Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500
93 Imaging
40 Features
22 Overall
32
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Overview
The following is a complete comparison of the Canon A1400 and Canon A2500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the A2500 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1400 was announced 5 months after the A2500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A1400 grades against the A2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot A2500. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon A2500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A2500
A1400 | A2500 |
---|
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A1400
A2500 | A1400 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon A2500
A1400 | A2500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | June 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A2500 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon A1400 and Canon A2500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A1400 and the A2500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and A2500 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and A2500.
Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images but you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account.
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1400 vs Canon A2500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot A2500 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot A2500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 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 aliasing 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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus 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 | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
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 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 | 150 images | 220 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $109 |