Canon PowerShot A2500 Review

Photographers will appreciate the exceptional quality and detail captured by the Canon PowerShot A2500 Digital Camera, which has a 16.0-megapixel picture sensor and a DIGIC 4 image processor to generate high-resolution, well-detailed images.

Additionally, these two technologies work together to offer crystal-clear 720p HD video recording, which is available through a dedicated movie button, in addition to still photography. Finally, smart AUTO is a feature that improves the quality of both still and moving images.

It intelligently selects camera settings based on 32 pre-defined shooting situations to provide accurate exposures tailored to the scene you are photographing, resulting in higher-quality still and moving images.

Digital IS, which is particularly useful when shooting in low light, helps to eliminate the impression of camera shaking, resulting in photos that are sharper looking.

Virtually any form of the subject matter may be captured with the 5x optical zoom lens, which has a 35mm equivalent range of 28-140mm and can be used with a wide-angle to telephoto lens. The lens is appropriate for almost any type of subject matter.

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Structure and operational controls

It appears that each year the design of the tiny PowerShot series is getting closer and closer to the range of IXUS / ELPH, and in 2013 PowerShot A2500 continues the trend of the body shape, which is slim and stylish, and contradicts the label “savings” conveyed by then.

One of the most significant distinctions between the Canon IXUS and ELPH ranges and the PowerShot A-series is the availability of the A2500 in either black or red, split-tone style. This style features a front light panel contrasting with a dark top, side, and back panels. In addition, tIn addition, the PowerShot A2500 has dimensions of 98 millimeters by 56 millimeters by 21 millimeters and weighs 125 grams.

The USB port is guarded by a tiny section of the valve’s upper portion in the right-hand side panel alongside the AV. The battery compartment that doubles as a card can be found at the bottom of the chamber. The PowerShot A2500 model uses the same NB-11L battery as the other models in the A series (except the PowerShot A1400, which uses AA batteries), which supplies sufficient power to charge 220 fully.

Despite this, when the A2500 is set to eco mode, the display turns off after a delay of one or two seconds, and then there is a further 10-second delay after the power is turned off. This is done to save energy from the battery. After three minutes, during which there has been no action, the camera will finally power down.

When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the built-in flash can be set to automatic, manual use, off, slow sync mode, red-eye reduction, and the physical autofocus lamp light up. In addition, there-in red-eye correcting system can be used either while shooting or with subsequent use of the flash.

The predecessors of this camera had a maximum flash range of 3 meters, which is set in a wide-angle lens.

lens and optical stabilization

The Canon PowerShot A2500 features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and an optical zoom range of 5x, equivalent to 28-140 mm focal length. This is the same lens used in the PowerShot A2300 before it; it is also used in any other range of the PowerShot series. Additionally, the PowerShot A4000 IS uses the same stable 8x optical zoom lens.

If you desire a more extended zoom range, another choice is the IXUS / ELPH series, which provides all models an 8x zoom range, ranging from the entry-level IXUS132 / ELPH115 to the IXUS140 / ELPH130 IS budget versions. This series is more expensive. However, as can be seen, this camera offers a solid 5x zoom capability, making it the best option in its price range.

It begins at 28 mm and extends to 140 mm, which indicates that it is an excellent wide-angle lens group and interiors; it will also enable you to get a decent head and shoulders portrait and is less presumptuous; and starts at 28 mm and extends to 140 mm.

PowerShot A2500 IS and PowerShot A2600 IS have the same number of megapixels, but the PowerShot A2500 IS does not have the more costly Stablemate Intelligent Image Stabilization. The suffix does not bear several PowerShot A3500 IS and below, which is a significant distinction between the models -A2600, A2500, and A1400 – all equipped with digital image stabilization.

To contrast the two methods, I used the PowerShot A2500 and the PowerShot A3500 IS to capture the same scene. To compare the first and the is not lighted, then open continually, I utilized the PowerShot A3500 IS Smart Capture. In addition, the comparison demonstrates that the PowerShot A2500 (which is equivalent to the A2600 in terms of numbers because it has the same lens and IS. Therefore, the results are the same) results.

At this time, the low light mode shot of the left side of the harvest is the best option for getting the best shot. This lens has a shutter speed of 1/160 when using an ISO setting of 3200 on the PowerShot A2500 (IS can only be captured when the camera is in digital mode). For comparison, I took the same picture in the same scene mode a few minutes later. The camera set the sensitivity to its highest possible setting of 1600 ISO, resulting in a shutter speed of 1/80.

In favorable situations, a Digital IS a valuable tool; nevertheless, in certain circumstances, such as those described above, you may perform even better using the Intelligent Auto Mode Programme. The 1600 ISO yield produces more noise than the Digital IS harvest, but the image is not as clear and does not take full advantage of the sensor’s 160000-pixel resolution.

Last but not least, it is essential to point out that even though intelligent IS and the PowerShot A2600 are both available in any digital camera that allows you the flexibility of choosing a shooting mode to work, using them will not assist you in keeping things stable while you are filming a movie.

Canon PowerShot A2500 Specs

Body type	Compact
Max resolution	4608 x 3456
Other resolutions	4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 16:9
Effective pixels	16 megapixels
Sensor size	1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type	CCD
ISO	Auto 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets	6
Custom white balance	Yes (1)
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	No
Focal length (equiv.)	28–140 mm
Optical zoom	5×
Maximum aperture	F2.8–6.9
Autofocus	Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterTrackingSingleContinuousFace Detection.
Digital zoom	Yes (4x)
Manual focus	No
Macro focus range	3 cm (1.18″)
Number of focus points	9
Articulated LCD	Fixed
Screen size	3″
Screen dots	230,000
Touch screen	No
Live view	Yes
Viewfinder type	None
Minimum shutter speed	15 sec
Maximum shutter speed	1/2000 sec
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Manual exposure mode	No
Subject/scene modes	Yes
Built-in flash	Yes
Flash Range	3.00 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Continuous drive	0.8 fps
Self-timer	Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Metering modes	MultiCenter-weighted spot
Exposure compensation	±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing	No
Resolutions	1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Format	H.264
Videography notes	Miniature Effect (HD (5, 2.5, 1.25 fps) or L (6, 3, 1.5 fps))
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Storage types	SD/SDHC/SDXC
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Remote control	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Battery Pack
Battery description	Lithium-Ion NB-11L rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	220
Weight (inc. batteries)	135 g (0.30 lb / 4.76 oz)
Dimensions	98 x 56 x 20 mm (3.86 x 2.2 x 0.79″)
Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	None

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