Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX500 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX520 HS

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2500 was announced 6 months prior to the SX510 HS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2500 scores vs the SX510 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX510 HS
A2500 | SX510 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A2500
SX510 HS | A2500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX510 HS
A2500 | SX510 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements 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 SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 compared to the SX510 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and SX510 HS is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and SX510 HS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2013-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 1 |
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 distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 349g (0.77 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $109 | $249 |