Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
91 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
51
Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A2500 was introduced 3 years prior to the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the A2500 matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony HX90V
| A2500 | HX90V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Canon A2500
| HX90V | A2500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2015 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony HX90V
| A2500 | HX90V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2500 vs the HX90V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and HX90V is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and HX90V.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2500 will be behind in sensor tech.
Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesStreet Comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingSports Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthTravel Comparison
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Canon A2500 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2015-04-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 images | 360 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $109 | $440 |
