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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 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
  • Launched January 2013
Canon SX400 IS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX400 IS

 A2500 SX400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A2500

 SX400 IS A2500 
IntroducedJuly 2014January 2013More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX400 IS

 A2500 SX400 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Canon SX400 IS Street photography advice
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
38
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
40
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
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