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Canon A2500 vs Canon D20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
  • Launched January 2013
Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Released June 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A2500 vs Canon D20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 4 months before the D20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the A2500 scores vs the D20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon D20

 A2500 D20 

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A2500

 D20 A2500 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon D20

 A2500 D20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 enjoys outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon D20 has proportions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 compared to the D20.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and D20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and D20.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2500 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Canon D20
56
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Canon D20 Sports photography features
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Canon D20
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Canon D20 Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Canon D20
30
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon D20
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot D20
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot D20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-06-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect 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/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $299