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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A2500 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2500 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was announced at a similar time to the WX80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2500 matches up versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX80

 A2500 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A2500

 WX80 A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX80

 A2500 WX80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2500 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Canon A2500 versus Sony WX80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A2500 and the WX80.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2500 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2500 and WX80.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Sony WX80
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lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 Sports photography advice
Sony WX80 Sports photography advice
33
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography info
Sony WX80 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average (135g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
38
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2500 Vlogging info
Sony WX80 Vlogging info
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A2500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical 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 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 shots 240 shots
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $109 $276