Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80
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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2500 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Sony WX80
A2500 | WX80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A2500
WX80 | A2500 |
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Common features in the Canon A2500 and Sony WX80
A2500 | WX80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2500 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |