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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Canon SD4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-5.3) lens
  • 175g - 100 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SD4000 IS (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 2 years after the SD4000 IS which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2500 matches up vs the SD4000 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD4000 IS

 A2500 SD4000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2010More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD4000 IS over the Canon A2500

 SD4000 IS A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SD4000 IS

 A2500 SD4000 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Canon SD4000 IS has proportions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 versus the SD4000 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SD4000 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and SD4000 IS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Canon SD4000 IS
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Canon SD4000 IS Street photography information
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lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Canon SD4000 IS Sports photography information
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Canon SD4000 IS
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD4000 IS as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SD4000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS
Also Known as - IXUS 300 HS / IXY 30S
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-08-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-105mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 54 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $300