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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 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 SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 2 years later than the SX210 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2500 grades vs the SX210 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX210 IS

 A2500 SX210 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A2500

 SX210 IS A2500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX210 IS

 A2500 SX210 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the SX210 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and SX210 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and SX210 IS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography advice
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than others in class (135g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Canon SX210 IS
38
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 220 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-5L
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $226