Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon A2500 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2500 was manufactured 12 months later than the TG-820 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2500 scores vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
A2500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Canon A2500
TG-820 iHS | A2500 | |||
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Display resolution | 1030k | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
A2500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the A2500 and the TG-820 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and TG-820 iHS is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Style 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, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $109 | $500 |