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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix JX305
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the JX300 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 2 years later than the JX300 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A2500 grades against the JX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the FujiFilm JX300

 A2500 JX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Canon A2500

 JX300 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JX300

 A2500 JX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 features outer dimensions 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 FujiFilm JX300 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 compared to the JX300.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and JX300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and JX300.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A2500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competitors (130g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography details
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm JX300 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JX300
 Canon PowerShot A2500FujiFilm FinePix JX300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 FujiFilm FinePix JX300
Other name - FinePix JX305
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1800s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 130g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 180 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $110