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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Replaced the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) is relatively similar but the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was manufactured 7 months later than the Fujifilm F800EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2500 matches up vs the Fujifilm F800EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm F800EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm F800EXR A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The A2500 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The newer A2500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (135g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
33
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (0.30 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 143
Other
Battery life 220 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $330