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Canon A2500 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Canon A2500
(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
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony W730

 A2500 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon A2500

 W730 A2500 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony W730

 A2500 W730 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Sony W730
56
lighter than others (135 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Sony W730
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (135 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others (135g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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