Canon A2500 vs Canon N

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2500 versus Canon N, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and N (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced about the same time to the N which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2500 grades against the N for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot N. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon N Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2500 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon N has specifications of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and N is 96 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and N.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.