Canon A2500 vs Canon A3500 IS
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
35 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs
Canon A2500
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced January 2013
Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
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Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2500 matches up vs the A3500 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A3500 IS
| A2500 | A3500 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A2500
| A3500 IS | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon A3500 IS
| A2500 | A3500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2013 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior 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) whilst the Canon A3500 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 and the A3500 IS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and A3500 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and A3500 IS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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lighter than competitors (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Canon A3500 IS
lighter than competitors (135g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lighter than competition (135g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Canon A3500 IS
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | DIGIC 4 |
| 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | 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 diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 135 grams (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | 220 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $109 | $115 |