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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was released at a similar time to the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2500 grades against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX300

 A2500 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon A2500

 WX300 A2500 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX300

 A2500 WX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2500 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A2500 and the WX300.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and WX300.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
33
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2500
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
38
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging information
Sony WX300 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $109 $330