Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500
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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 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
- Announced January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and FujiFilm FinePix JZ500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the FujiFilm JZ500
A2500 | JZ500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 32 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Canon A2500
JZ500 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and FujiFilm JZ500
A2500 | JZ500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Canon A2500 versus FujiFilm JZ500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2500 vs FujiFilm JZ500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | |
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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 |