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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 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 WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A2500 versus Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was introduced 13 months after the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2500 scores vs the WX50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX50

 A2500 WX50 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Canon A2500

 WX50 A2500 
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX50

 A2500 WX50 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 provides outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2500 versus the WX50.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and WX50 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and WX50.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A2500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography features
Sony WX50 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2500 Street photography information
Sony WX50 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography details
Sony WX50 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (117 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
39
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony WX50
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $250