Canon A2500 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was launched 19 months after the HX9V making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2500 grades vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2500 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2500 and the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and HX9V is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and HX9V.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent A2500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.