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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 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 TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 2 years after the TG-610 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2500 scores vs the TG-610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus TG-610

 A2500 TG-610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A2500

 TG-610 A2500 
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-610

 A2500 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the TG-610.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TG-610 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and TG-610.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2500 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Olympus TG-610
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging factors
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
30
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery format 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $109 $223