Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio S1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2500 and Pentax Optio S1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A2500 ×
Pentax Optio S1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A2500Pentax Optio S1
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA2500S1
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20132011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9892
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)5654
Weight (g)125125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1614
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 3216(10.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (2 channel monoaural))AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensPentax zoom lens, 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.360.18 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)340
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 501 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7
  • 33.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast Detection with face detection, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto: TBD, Manual: TBD
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesDigital IS, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super VividAuto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 3.9 - 6.6 ft. (T) / 50cm - 3.0m (W), 1.2m - 2.0m (T)12 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)220-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-11LProprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • pentax software cdrom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDIGIC 4, 720p25 HD movies, Smart Auto (detects up to 32 scenes), ECO mode. Available in silver, red or black.Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (SR), 720p HD movies, Auto Picture mode detects 14 scene types, Face Detection, Smile Capture



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