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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX10

 A2500 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A2500

 WX10 A2500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX10

 A2500 WX10 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2500
Sports photography with Sony WX10
34
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
39
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
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