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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2500 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 12 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2500 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 A2500 SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Canon A2500

 SZ-31MR iHS A2500 
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 A2500 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers outer 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) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2500 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and SZ-31MR iHS.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer A2500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
34
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than others (226g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 images 200 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $0