Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus XZ-10
A2500 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Canon A2500
XZ-10 | A2500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus XZ-10
A2500 | XZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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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 |