Canon A2500 vs Sony W650

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2500 vs Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 13 months after the W650 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A2500 matches up against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 features outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 and the W650.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2500 and W650.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer A2500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.