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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 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 XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm XP50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 13 months later than the Fujifilm XP50 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2500 matches up against the Fujifilm XP50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm XP50

 A2500 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm XP50 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP50

 A2500 Fujifilm XP50 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm XP50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 against the Fujifilm XP50.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Fujifilm XP50 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and Fujifilm XP50.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher A2500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Fujifilm XP50 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography information
33
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP50
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix XP50
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix XP50
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" 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 photos 220 photos
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, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $109 $180