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Canon A2500 vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony S930

 A2500 S930 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 50 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon A2500

 S930 A2500 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony S930

 A2500 S930 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 size comparison

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

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Sony S930
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lighter than competition in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography advice
Sony S930 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Sony S930 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (320 x 240 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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