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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 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
Casio EX-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Casio EX-ZR100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 19 months after the EX-ZR100 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2500 matches up vs the EX-ZR100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Casio EX-ZR100

 A2500 EX-ZR100 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A2500

 EX-ZR100 A2500 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-ZR100

 A2500 EX-ZR100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 vs the EX-ZR100.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and EX-ZR100 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and EX-ZR100.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A2500 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Casio EX-ZR100 Sports photography details
33
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high frames per second (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (204g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR100 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Casio EX-ZR100 Vlogging details
30
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot A2500Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 40.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 204 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $300