Canon A2500 vs Samsung TL500
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
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Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A2500 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2500 was manufactured 2 years after the TL500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2500 scores against the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Samsung TL500
| A2500 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Canon A2500
| TL500 | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Samsung TL500
| A2500 | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has physical dimensions 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 TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A2500 against the TL500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and TL500.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A2500 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Canon A2500 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon A2500 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called | - | EX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-07-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 614k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 386 grams (0.85 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $109 | $527 |