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Canon A2500 vs Canon S90

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot S90 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 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 S90
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon S90

 A2500 S90 
IntroducedJanuary 2013April 2010Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon A2500

 S90 A2500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon S90

 A2500 S90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Canon S90 Portrait photography features
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Canon S90 Street photography details
56
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon S90 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Canon S90 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Canon S90 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Canon S90
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Canon S90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon S90
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon 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