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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FH100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 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
Casio EX-FH100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 201g - 104 x 60 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Casio EX-FH100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and EX-FH100 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 2 years later than the EX-FH100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2500 scores versus the EX-FH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Casio EX-FH100

 A2500 EX-FH100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FH100 over the Canon A2500

 EX-FH100 A2500 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-FH100

 A2500 EX-FH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 features 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 Casio EX-FH100 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the EX-FH100.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and EX-FH100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and EX-FH100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2500 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A2500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-FH100 Portrait photography information
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Casio EX-FH100 Street photography features
56
lighter than average (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Casio EX-FH100
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FH100
39
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-FH100 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-FH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Casio EX-FH100
 Canon PowerShot A2500Casio Exilim EX-FH100
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Casio Exilim EX-FH100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 201g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $109 $299