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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
  • Announced January 2013
FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ505
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2500 versus FujiFilm JZ500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the JZ500 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 2 years later than the JZ500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A2500 matches up vs the JZ500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 A2500 JZ500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A2500

 JZ500 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ500

 A2500 JZ500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the FujiFilm JZ500 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 against the JZ500.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and JZ500 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and JZ500.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2500 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
56
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
38
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ500
 Canon PowerShot A2500FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ505
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.30 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $109 $230