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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A2500 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A2500 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The A2500 was unveiled 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2500 matches up vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony HX5

 A2500 HX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon A2500

 HX5 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony HX5

 A2500 HX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has got 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) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A2500 vs the HX5.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and HX5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and HX5.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2500 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon A2500 will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A2500 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX5 Portrait photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography features
Sony HX5 Street photography features
56
lighter than average (135g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX5 Sports photography highlights
33
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than average (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX5 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony HX5
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
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 pictures -
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $109 $275