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Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready 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
  • Launched January 2013
Canon N Facebook ready
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released August 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon A2500 versus Canon N Facebook ready, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and N Facebook ready (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 6 months earlier than the N Facebook ready which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A2500 grades against the N Facebook ready in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon N Facebook ready

		

		

			
 A2500 N Facebook ready 
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Canon A2500

		

		

			
 N Facebook ready A2500 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon N Facebook ready

		

		

			
 A2500 N Facebook ready 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2013Same age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A2500 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon N Facebook ready has specifications of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon A2500 versus Canon N Facebook ready in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 against the N Facebook ready.
Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and N Facebook ready is 96 and 93 respectively.
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and N Facebook ready.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2500 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Canon N Facebook ready
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 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
 Canon N Facebook ready as a Street photography camera
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 lighter than average (135 grams)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon N Facebook ready as a Sports photography camera
33
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Canon N Facebook ready Travel photography details
69
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Canon N Facebook ready as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (2.8 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Canon N Facebook ready Vlogging information
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 really wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Canon N Facebook ready Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon N Facebook ready
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 2248
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - PureColor II G touch
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 195 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-9L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $109 $299