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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) is fairly close but the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2500 was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2500 scores versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm F500 EXR A2500 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F500 EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The A2500 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher A2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (215g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F500 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F500 EXR
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $109 $430