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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was manufactured 6 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A2500 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A2500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon A2500

 Galaxy Camera 4G A2500 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A2500 Galaxy Camera 4G 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2500 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications 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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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images however you should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
56
lighter than others (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
34
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
39
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than others (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $550