Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5
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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony HX5
A2500 | HX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon A2500
HX5 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony HX5
A2500 | HX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Canon A2500 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |