Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 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
- Announced January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm JX550
A2500 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon A2500
Fujifilm JX550 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX550
A2500 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm JX550 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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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 |