Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000

Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A2500 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2500 was released 4 years after the 7000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 matches up against the 7000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus 7000
A2500 | 7000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon A2500
7000 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus 7000
A2500 | 7000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 and Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2500 against the 7000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and 7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and 7000.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon A2500 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also called | - | mju 7000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $109 | $280 |