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Canon A2500 vs Sony H55

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 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
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A2500 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 2 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2500 matches up versus the H55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony H55

 A2500 H55 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon A2500

 H55 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony H55

 A2500 H55 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 and Sony H55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 compared to the H55.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and H55.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2500 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A2500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography factors
Sony H55 Portrait photography factors
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography info
Sony H55 Street photography info
56
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Sony H55
69
lighter than average (135g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Sony H55
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Sony H55
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 200 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $235