Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 and Canon SX400 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2500 was launched 18 months earlier than the SX400 IS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2500 grades vs the SX400 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX400 IS
A2500 | SX400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A2500
SX400 IS | A2500 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX400 IS
A2500 | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2500 and Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 compared to the SX400 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SX400 IS is 96 and 81 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and SX400 IS.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2014-07-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 313 grams (0.69 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
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 photos | 190 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $109 | $229 |