Canon A2500 vs Leica C

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2500 versus Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and C (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The A2500 was brought out 7 months earlier than the C which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2500 scores against the C when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Leica C. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2500 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Leica C has specifications of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the C.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and C is 96 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and C.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A2500 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A2500 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A2500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.