Canon A2500 vs Olympus 6000

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A2500 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 3 years after the 6000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2500 matches up vs the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 provides external measurements 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 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2500 compared to the 6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and 6000.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger A2500 provides a benefit in sensor technology.