Canon A2500 vs Sony HX30V

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

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.

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

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.