Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Casio Exilim EX-ZR100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Casio EX-ZR100
A2500 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon A2500
EX-ZR100 | A2500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Casio EX-ZR100
A2500 | EX-ZR100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check out the Canon A2500 versus Casio EX-ZR100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2500 vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 | |
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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 |