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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A2500 and Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 6 months later than the VH-410 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2500 matches up versus the VH-410 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Olympus VH-410

 A2500 VH-410 

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon A2500

 VH-410 A2500 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Olympus VH-410

 A2500 VH-410 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has physical 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) and the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon A2500 and Olympus VH-410 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 vs the VH-410.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and VH-410 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and VH-410.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Olympus VH-410
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography advice
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus VH-410 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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decently wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Olympus VH-410
 Canon PowerShot A2500Olympus VH-410
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-08-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $186