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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS 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
  • Released January 2013
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A2500 versus Canon SX610 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX610 HS (20MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was revealed 23 months earlier than the SX610 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A2500 grades versus the SX610 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX610 HS

 A2500 SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon A2500

 SX610 HS A2500 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 23 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX610 HS

 A2500 SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX610 HS has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Canon SX610 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2500 versus the SX610 HS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and SX610 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and SX610 HS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Sports photography camera
33
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
38
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 pounds) 191g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images 270 images
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 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $109 $214