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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS 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
  • Released January 2013
Canon SX510 HS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX510 HS

 A2500 SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A2500

 SX510 HS A2500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX510 HS

 A2500 SX510 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography factors
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
manual focus
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Canon SX510 HS Street photography info
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
33
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Canon SX510 HS
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
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