Canon A2500 vs Canon G16
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40 Features
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![Canon PowerShot A2500 front Canon PowerShot A2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2500/Canon-A2500-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot G16 front Canon PowerShot G16 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-G16/Canon-G16-front.jpg)
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37 Features
62 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Key Specs
(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
(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.
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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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Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot G16. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon G16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon G16
A2500 | G16 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A2500
G16 | A2500 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 10 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon G16
A2500 | G16 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Canon-PowerShot-G16-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A2500 vs Canon G16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot G16 | |
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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 |