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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Updated by Sony HX50V
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 12 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the A2500 matches up versus the HX30V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony HX30V

 A2500 HX30V 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Canon A2500

 HX30V A2500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony HX30V

 A2500 HX30V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2500 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 and the HX30V.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and HX30V is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and HX30V.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A2500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Sony HX30V
35
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX30V Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging features
Sony HX30V Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony HX30V
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $420