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Canon A2500 vs Canon D30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 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 D30
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon D30

 A2500 D30 

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A2500

 D30 A2500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon D30

 A2500 D30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Canon D30 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Canon D30 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Canon D30 Sports photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Canon D30 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Canon D30
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Canon D30 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon D30
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot D30
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