Canon A2500 vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also Known as mju 550WP
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A2500 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A2500 was manufactured 4 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2500 matches up vs the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus 550WP
| A2500 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 50 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon A2500
| 550WP | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus 550WP
| A2500 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 versus Olympus 550WP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 versus the 550WP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and 550WP.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Also referred to as | - | mju 550WP |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | $399 |