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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
29 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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
  • Released January 2013
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 6 months after the SP-820UZ and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2500 matches up vs the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 A2500 SP-820UZ 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A2500

          

          

            
 SP-820UZ A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus SP-820UZ

          

          

            
 A2500 SP-820UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A2500 against the SP-820UZ.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and SP-820UZ.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

            Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography features
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2500 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography advice
56
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography info
33
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (22-896mm  40.7 x zoom)
 MP count good (14MP)
 slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (22mm)
 long zoom (896mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography highlights
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 no manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic jack
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 relatively wide (22mm)
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 gr (0.30 lb) 485 gr (1.07 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $299