Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2009
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm Z30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2500 was revealed 4 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the Fujifilm Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm Z30
A2500 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 49 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon A2500
Fujifilm Z30 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm Z30
A2500 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides external 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) while the Fujifilm Z30 has proportions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm Z30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 versus the Fujifilm Z30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and Fujifilm Z30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and Fujifilm Z30.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2500 to give extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2009-02-17 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 3 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 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 | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $109 | $150 |