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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was introduced 6 months after the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2500 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A2500 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon A2500

 Galaxy Camera 3G A2500 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 A2500 Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A2500 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
37
pretty wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2012-08-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $606