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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 13 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2500 scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm JX500

 A2500 Fujifilm JX500 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm JX500 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX500

 A2500 Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features outside 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 JX500 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2500 vs the Fujifilm JX500.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm JX500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and Fujifilm JX500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography info
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX500
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography information
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging advice
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix JX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix JX500
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $109 $90