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Canon A2500 vs Canon G16

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 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 G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon G15
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Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2500 vs Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and G16 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was introduced 10 months earlier than the G16 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the G16 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon G16

 A2500 G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A2500

 G16 A2500 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon G16

 A2500 G16 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon G16 has measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 compared to the G16.

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and G16 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and G16.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2500 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon A2500 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A2500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Canon G16
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Canon G16 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Canon G16
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Canon G16 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (135g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
good battery life (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition in class (356 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Canon G16 Landscape photography details
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Canon G16 Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
33
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (356g)
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Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot G16
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot G16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-11-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
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 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 356g (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 54
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 230
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $499