Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1
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![Canon PowerShot A2500 front Canon PowerShot A2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2500/Canon-A2500-front.jpg)
![Pentax MX-1 front Pentax MX-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-MX-1/Pentax-MX-1-front.jpg)
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Launched July 2013
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A2500 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.
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The A2500 was launched 5 months prior to the MX-1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2500 grades vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Pentax MX-1
A2500 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon A2500
MX-1 | A2500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Pentax MX-1
A2500 | MX-1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2013 | Similar age |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 offers external measurements 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 Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2500 vs the MX-1.
![Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Pentax-MX-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.
![Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Pentax-MX-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Canon A2500 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively.
![Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Pentax-MX-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Pentax-MX-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2500 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
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), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 pounds) | 391 grams (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 290 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | D-Li-106 |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $109 | $400 |