Canon A2500 vs Sony W370
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
![Canon PowerShot A2500 front Canon PowerShot A2500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2500/Canon-A2500-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W370/Sony-W370-front.jpg)
94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
32
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2010
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A2500 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
The A2500 was unveiled 3 years after the W370 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2500 grades against the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony W370
A2500 | W370 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A2500
W370 | A2500 |
---|
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony W370
A2500 | W370 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 and the W370.
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 size comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W370-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W370-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and W370.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2500 to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger A2500 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W370-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W370-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $109 | $230 |