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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 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
  • Released January 2013
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm T550, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out very close to the Fujifilm T550 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2500 grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm T550

 A2500 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm T550 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm T550

 A2500 Fujifilm T550 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm T550 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 and the Fujifilm T550.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Fujifilm T550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and Fujifilm T550.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Fujifilm T550
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography details
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm T550 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
75
lighter than competition (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T550
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm T550 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (136g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $109 $160