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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 9 months later than the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2500 matches up against the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A2500 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A2500

 TG-1 iHS A2500 
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 A2500 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A2500 offers 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) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the TG-1 iHS.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
39
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-01-29 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $399