Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Additionally Known as IXUS 105 / IXY 200F

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A2500 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SD1300 IS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2500 was released 3 years later than the SD1300 IS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2500 grades versus the SD1300 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD1300 IS
A2500 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A2500
SD1300 IS | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SD1300 IS
A2500 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SD1300 IS has proportions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Canon SD1300 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the SD1300 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and SD1300 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and SD1300 IS.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2500 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher A2500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
Also referred to as | - | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $109 | - |