Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm JX500
A2500 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon A2500
Fujifilm JX500 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX500
A2500 | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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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 |