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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 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
  • Launched January 2013
Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Casio EX-Z280, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the A2500 scores versus the EX-Z280 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Casio EX-Z280

 A2500 EX-Z280 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Canon A2500

 EX-Z280 A2500 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z280

 A2500 EX-Z280 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 comes with external 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 Casio EX-Z280 has specifications of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2500 versus Casio EX-Z280 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 against the EX-Z280.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and EX-Z280 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and EX-Z280.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A2500 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger A2500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography highlights
33
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (135g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z280 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-Z280 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Casio EX-Z280
 Canon PowerShot A2500Casio Exilim EX-Z280
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Casio Exilim EX-Z280
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 115 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $180