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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Fujifilm XP80 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 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 XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP90
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 23 months before the Fujifilm XP80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2500 matches up against the Fujifilm XP80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Fujifilm XP80

 A2500 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Canon A2500

 Fujifilm XP80 A2500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP80

 A2500 Fujifilm XP80 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP80 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 vs the Fujifilm XP80.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Fujifilm XP80 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and Fujifilm XP80.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A2500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP80
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography highlights
33
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Fujifilm XP80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Fujifilm XP80
 Canon PowerShot A2500Fujifilm XP80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Fujifilm XP80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-29 2015-01-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $149