Canon A2500 vs Canon S90
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
35


92 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
37
Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Updated by Canon S95

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2500 and Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and S90 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and S90 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

The A2500 was announced 2 years later than the S90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2500 grades against the S90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Canon PowerShot S90. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Canon S90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon S90
A2500 | S90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon A2500
S90 | A2500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon S90
A2500 | S90 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has outside dimensions 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 S90 has dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Canon S90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 vs the S90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S90 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and S90.
All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2500 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A2500 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot S90 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot S90 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-04-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/500s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 185 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $109 | $599 |