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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm A170 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm A170 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2500 matches up vs the Fujifilm A170 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm A170

 A2500 Fujifilm A170 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 43 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm A170 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm A170

 A2500 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 vs the Fujifilm A170.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Fujifilm A170 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and Fujifilm A170.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A2500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
56
lighter than average (135 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography features
Fujifilm A170 Travel photography features
69
lighter than average (135g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm A170
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix A170
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix A170
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-07-22
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2748
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $80