Canon A2500 vs Olympus E-1

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon A2500 versus Olympus E-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and E-1 (5MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and E-1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The A2500 was revealed 9 years after the E-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2500 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 scores vs the E-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Olympus E-1. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Olympus E-1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 enjoys external 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 Olympus E-1 has sizing of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the E-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and E-1 is 96 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and E-1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A2500 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2500 will produce extra detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.