Canon A2500 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Additionally referred to as X-925
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Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2500 vs Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and FE-4000 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2500 was announced 3 years after the FE-4000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2500 grades vs the FE-4000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus FE-4000
| A2500 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 43 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Canon A2500
| FE-4000 | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus FE-4000
| A2500 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A2500 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 against the FE-4000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and FE-4000.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2500 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus FE-4000 |
| Also Known as | - | X-925 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-07-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 136 grams (0.30 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $109 | $130 |