Canon A2500 vs Sony W730
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon A2500 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2500 was introduced around the same time to the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A2500 grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony W730
A2500 | W730 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon A2500
W730 | A2500 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony W730
A2500 | W730 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 offers outer dimensions 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 W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2500 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 vs the W730.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and W730.
To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.
Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
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 speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery form | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $109 | $138 |