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Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Launched January 2013
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2500 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A2500 grades against the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung ST80

 A2500 ST80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon A2500

 ST80 A2500 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung ST80

 A2500 ST80 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2500 vs the ST80.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and ST80.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2500 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer A2500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Samsung ST80 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Samsung ST80
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
has focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
39
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging details
Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot A2500Samsung ST80
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Samsung ST80
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $249