Canon A2500 vs Sony W620
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![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-W620 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620/Sony-W620-front.jpg)
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A2500 was brought out 13 months later than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2500 grades against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony W620
A2500 | W620 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon A2500
W620 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony W620
A2500 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Canon A2500 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 against the W620.
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 size comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and W620 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and W620.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2500 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2500-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | 220 images |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $109 | $102 |