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Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2013
Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the A4000 IS (16MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 12 months after the A4000 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2500 matches up versus the A4000 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon A4000 IS

 A2500 A4000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A2500

 A4000 IS A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon A4000 IS

 A2500 A4000 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon A4000 IS has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the A4000 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and A4000 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and A4000 IS.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A2500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (175 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Canon A4000 IS
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lighter than others in class (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (175 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (175 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Canon A4000 IS Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon A4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot A4000 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-02-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures 175 pictures
Style 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 launch $109 $199