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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A2500 versus Canon SX700 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 12 months before the SX700 HS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2500 grades against the SX700 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX700 HS

 A2500 SX700 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon A2500

 SX700 HS A2500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX700 HS

 A2500 SX700 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Canon SX700 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 versus Canon SX700 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2500 against the SX700 HS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SX700 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and SX700 HS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
34
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Canon SX700 HS
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (135g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others (269 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SX700 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SX700 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 6
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - PureColor II G TFT
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 250 images
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $109 $349