Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2500 was revealed 2 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2500 grades against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX10
A2500 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A2500
WX10 | A2500 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX10
A2500 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 has external 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 WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 versus the WX10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and WX10.
Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer A2500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-29 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.8 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 135g (0.30 pounds) | 161g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Launch cost | $109 | $200 |