Canon A2500 vs Canon D30
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Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Key Specs
(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
(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
- 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
- Announced February 2014

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 versus Canon D30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and D30 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2500 was unveiled 12 months prior to the D30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A2500 scores against the D30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot D30. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon D30
A2500 | D30 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A2500
D30 | A2500 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon D30
A2500 | D30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon D30 has dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 versus Canon D30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 against the D30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and D30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and D30.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2500 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot D30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | PureColor II LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 300 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $329 |