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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2500 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced 2 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2500 matches up against the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX5

 A2500 WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Canon A2500

 WX5 A2500 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX5

 A2500 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2500 enjoys external 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the A2500 against the WX5.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2500 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2500 and WX5.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A2500 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher A2500 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2500
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX5 Sports photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography information
Sony WX5 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (135g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
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 WX5
39
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging advice
Sony WX5 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony WX5
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $250