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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A2500 and Canon SX200 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 3 years later than the SX200 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2500 matches up vs the SX200 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX200 IS

 A2500 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013May 2009Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A2500

 SX200 IS A2500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX200 IS

 A2500 SX200 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 compared to the SX200 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and SX200 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and SX200 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2500 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max 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
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-5L
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/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $109 $329