Canon A2500 vs Sony S2000
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Canon A2500 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2013
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
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Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2500 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A2500 was released 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2500 matches up versus the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony S2000
| A2500 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A2500
| S2000 | A2500 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony S2000
| A2500 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A2500 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 and the S2000.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and S2000.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A2500 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon A2500 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $109 | $225 |