Canon A2500 vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Released May 2016
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Following is a in-depth review of the Canon A2500 versus Canon SX620 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2500 was launched 4 years earlier than the SX620 HS which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2500 matches up vs the SX620 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX620 HS
| A2500 | SX620 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A2500
| SX620 HS | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2016 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX620 HS
| A2500 | SX620 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A2500 against the SX620 HS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SX620 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and SX620 HS.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A2500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-29 | 2016-05-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.5 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135g (0.30 lb) | 182g (0.40 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 photographs | 295 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $109 | $279 |