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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Canon SD1300 IS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 A2500 SD1300 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A2500

 SD1300 IS A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SD1300 IS

 A2500 SD1300 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Canon SD1300 IS Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography information
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Canon SD1300 IS Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SD1300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS
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 -