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Canon A2500 vs Canon S120

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot S120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Canon S120
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 217g - 100 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon S110
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Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2500 versus Canon S120, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and S120 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and S120 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2500 was brought out 10 months prior to the S120 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A2500 matches up versus the S120 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon S120

 A2500 S120 

Reasons to pick Canon S120 over the Canon A2500

 S120 A2500 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 10 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon S120

 A2500 S120 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon S120 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Canon S120 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 compared to the S120.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and S120 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and S120.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2500 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A2500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Canon S120 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Canon S120 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (217 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Canon S120 Sports photography information
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Canon S120 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
has touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition (217g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon S120 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Canon S120
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
35
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (217g)
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Canon A2500 vs Canon S120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon S120
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot S120
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot S120
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 217 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 246
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 230 pictures
Type 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $109 $449