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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 JX550 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX550, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 13 months after the Fujifilm JX550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm JX550

 A2500 Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm JX550 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX550

 A2500 Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm JX550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and Fujifilm JX550.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A2500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JX550 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Street photography features
56
lighter than others (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography details
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Fujifilm JX550
69
lighter than others (135g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (113g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography factors
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
34
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging information
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 113 gr (0.25 lb)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $200