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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm XF1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced September 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A2500 was released 5 months after the Fujifilm XF1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2500 scores vs the Fujifilm XF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm XF1

 A2500 Fujifilm XF1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm XF1 A2500 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XF1

 A2500 Fujifilm XF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013September 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2500 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has specifications of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 compared to the Fujifilm XF1.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Fujifilm XF1 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and Fujifilm XF1.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A2500 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2500 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF1
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography highlights
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XF1 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography factors
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Fujifilm XF1
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (255 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XF1
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm XF1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm XF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 255g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 199
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $380