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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Released January 2013
FujiFilm JZ300
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 A2500 JZ300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon A2500

 JZ300 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ300

 A2500 JZ300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography info
33
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (135g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot A2500FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
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