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Canon A2500 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2500 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2500 grades against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony H70

 A2500 H70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon A2500

 H70 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony H70

 A2500 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 has outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 against the H70.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and H70.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A2500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Sony H70
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Sony H70 Landscape photography information
39
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $199