Canon A2500 vs Sony S930
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Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 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
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A2500 versus Sony S930, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A2500 was launched 4 years after the S930 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2500 matches up vs the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony S930
A2500 | S930 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 50 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A2500
S930 | A2500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony S930
A2500 | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2500 versus Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2500 against the S930.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and S930.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $109 | $219 |