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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 2 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2500 scores against the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus SZ-10

 A2500 SZ-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Canon A2500

 SZ-10 A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus SZ-10

 A2500 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2500 against the SZ-10.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SZ-10 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and SZ-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer A2500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competitors (215g)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus SZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $109 $300