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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Announced January 2013
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm X30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The A2500 was brought out 19 months prior to the Fujifilm X30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2500 grades against the Fujifilm X30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm X30

 A2500 Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm X30 A2500 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2013Fresher by 19 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X30

 A2500 Fujifilm X30 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 provides 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 X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 versus Fujifilm X30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A2500 versus the Fujifilm X30.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and Fujifilm X30 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and Fujifilm X30.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2500 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A2500 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2500 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Fujifilm X30 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (2/3")
heavier than others in class (423g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Fujifilm X30
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (423g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X30
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
58
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
34
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (423 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm X30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm X30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 423g (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $499