Canon A2500 vs Canon SX230 HS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2500 and Canon SX230 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SX230 HS (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 19 months after the SX230 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2500 grades vs the SX230 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides 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) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 vs the SX230 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and SX230 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and SX230 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.