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Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony TX20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released 12 months after the TX20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon A2500 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A2500 scores versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony TX20

 A2500 TX20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Canon A2500

 TX20 A2500 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony TX20

 A2500 TX20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2500 and the TX20.

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and TX20 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and TX20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern A2500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Sony TX20 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Sony TX20
56
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Sony TX20 Sports photography information
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
environment proofing
features focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Sony TX20
39
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (250 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Sony TX20 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (135 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony TX20
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $109 $330