Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Launched February 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ305

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and JZ300 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the JZ300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2500 scores against the JZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the FujiFilm JZ300
A2500 | JZ300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A2500
JZ300 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ300
A2500 | JZ300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the FujiFilm JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the JZ300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and JZ300 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and JZ300.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2500 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer A2500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 |
Also referred to as | - | FinePix JZ305 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-29 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | 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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | 135g (0.30 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $109 | $180 |