Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30
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![Canon PowerShot A2500 front Canon PowerShot A2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2500/Canon-A2500-front.jpg)
![Fujifilm X30 front Fujifilm X30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X30/Fujifilm-X30-front.jpg)
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Fujifilm X30. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm X30
A2500 | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon A2500
Fujifilm X30 | A2500 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 19 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm X30
A2500 | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Fujifilm-X30-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Fujifilm-X30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Fujifilm-X30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Fujifilm-X30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |