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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) is very similar but the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A2500 was announced 13 months after the Fujifilm Z1000EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2500 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z1000EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR A2500 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 A2500 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Z1000EXR has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A2500 versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The A2500 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The fresher A2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Landscape photography camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging info
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 135 gr (0.30 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 images 220 images
Battery form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $0