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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) is very comparable but the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A2500 was manufactured 19 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 scores vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm F550 EXR A2500 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 provides outside 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) whilst the Fujifilm F550 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm F550 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 compared to the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The A2500 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The more modern A2500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
good resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
56
lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
34
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
69
lighter than others (135g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
50
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXR
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 215 gr (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 All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 158
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $450