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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the A2500 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was brought out 11 months earlier than the A2500 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2400 IS scores vs the A2500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Canon A2500

 A2400 IS A2500 

Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A2400 IS

 A2500 A2400 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Canon A2500

 A2400 IS A2500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2400 IS provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A2500 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2400 IS versus the A2500.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2400 IS and A2500 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2400 IS and A2500.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older A2400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2400 IS
Street photography with Canon A2500
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography details
Canon A2500 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (190 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
34
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography information
Canon A2500 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography features
Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Canon A2500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Canon A2500
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISCanon PowerShot A2500
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2400 IS Canon PowerShot A2500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 135 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 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 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 190 images 220 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $109