Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4500 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4500 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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Below is a complete review of the Canon A2500 versus Canon SD4500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SD4500 IS (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2500 was launched 19 months later than the SD4500 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2500 matches up versus the SD4500 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon SD4500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD4500 IS
| A2500 | SD4500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Canon A2500
| SD4500 IS | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SD4500 IS
| A2500 | SD4500 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4500 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 enjoys outer 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 SD4500 IS has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 vs the SD4500 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SD4500 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4500 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and SD4500 IS.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A2500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD4500 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS |
| Otherwise known as | - | Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-29 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-360mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 190g (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-9L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $109 | $300 |
