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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released January 2013
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon A2500 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2500 was brought out 12 months after the WX150 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2500 grades vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX150

		

		

			
 A2500 WX150 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon A2500

		

		

			
 WX150 A2500 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX150

		

		

			
 A2500 WX150 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2500 and Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2500 vs the WX150.
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and WX150 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and WX150.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern A2500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2500 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 good  resolution (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2500 Sports photography information
Sony WX150 Sports photography information
34
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
46
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
69
 lighter than average (135 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
39
 really wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 manual mode not possible
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
30
 really wide (28mm)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than average (135g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (133g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal 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 diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 240 pictures
Battery type 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $300