Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
A2500 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon A2500
Fujifilm F800EXR | A2500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR
A2500 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm F800EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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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 |