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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm X20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 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 X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The A2500 was launched 3 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2500 grades vs the Fujifilm X20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm X20

 A2500 Fujifilm X20 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm X20 A2500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X20

 A2500 Fujifilm X20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X20 has proportions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A2500 versus the Fujifilm X20.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and Fujifilm X20 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and Fujifilm X20.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A2500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2500 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000s)
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than average (353 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Fujifilm X20 Sports photography details
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (135g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
39
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging highlights
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than others (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (353 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X20
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm X20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm X20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-04-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/1000s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 353 gr (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
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 images 270 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $109 $500