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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon A2500 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was brought out 12 months later than the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2500 grades versus the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony HX10V

 A2500 HX10V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon A2500

 HX10V A2500 
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony HX10V

 A2500 HX10V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2500 versus Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2500 versus the HX10V.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and HX10V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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good MP (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2500
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
good MP (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
45
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 234 grams (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $616