Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Launched January 2015
- Succeeded the Canon SX700 HS
- Successor is Canon SX720 HS

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A2500 and Canon SX710 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2500 was released 23 months earlier than the SX710 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A2500 scores against the SX710 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SX710 HS
A2500 | SX710 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A2500
SX710 HS | A2500 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 23 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SX710 HS
A2500 | SX710 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Canon SX710 HS has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Canon SX710 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2500 compared to the SX710 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SX710 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and SX710 HS.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A2500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 230 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $349 |