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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Old Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP50
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 18 months after the Fujifilm XP30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2500 scores versus the Fujifilm XP30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm XP30

 A2500 Fujifilm XP30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm XP30 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP30

 A2500 Fujifilm XP30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP30 has measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the Fujifilm XP30.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Fujifilm XP30 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and Fujifilm XP30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger A2500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
56
lighter than others (135g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography info
38
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP30
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix XP30
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix XP30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD / SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $240