Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 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
- Revealed January 2013
(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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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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Canon SD4000 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD4000 IS
| A2500 | SD4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | August 2010 | More 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SD4000 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4000 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon 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 |