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Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the A2500 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 11 months prior to the A2500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2300 scores vs the A2500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A2500

 A2300 A2500 

Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A2300

 A2500 A2300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A2500

 A2300 A2500 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon A2500 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 versus the A2500.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and A2500 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and A2500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older A2300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Canon A2500 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Canon A2500
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (135g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
33
really wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Canon A2500
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A2500
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A2500
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A2500
Type 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 210 images 220 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $109