Canon A2500 vs Canon SX160 IS

Below is a complete overview of the Canon A2500 vs Canon SX160 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX160 IS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 4 months before the SX160 IS and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2500 grades vs the SX160 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot SX160 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon SX160 IS Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with outer measurements 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 SX160 IS has proportions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the SX160 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and SX160 IS is 96 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and SX160 IS.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.