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Canon A2500 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon A2500 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 12 months later than the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2500 scores against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony W690

 A2500 W690 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon A2500

 W690 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony W690

 A2500 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2500 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2500 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2500 vs the W690.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and W690.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A2500 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography advice
Sony W690 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
56
lighter than others in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
33
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Sony W690 Vlogging advice
30
really wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $297