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Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 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 XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled at a similar time to the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the A2500 grades vs the XZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus XZ-10

 A2500 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon A2500

 XZ-10 A2500 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus XZ-10

 A2500 XZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has 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) and the Olympus XZ-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 vs the XZ-10.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and XZ-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
56
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography features
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (221g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
35
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus XZ-10
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 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 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 135g (0.30 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 240 photos
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)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $109 $428