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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 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 SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX410 IS (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 24 months earlier than the SX410 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2500 grades versus the SX410 IS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A2500 SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A2500

 SX410 IS A2500 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX410 IS

 A2500 SX410 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has outer 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) while the Canon SX410 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the SX410 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SX410 IS is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and SX410 IS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography highlights
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Canon SX410 IS Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
33
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
low frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (185 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (185 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography advice
38
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (185 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2015-02-06
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 0.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 325 gr (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 185 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $199