| Attribute |
Canon PowerShot A2500 × | 
Samsung SL720 × |
| General | | |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2500 | Samsung SL720 |
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.usa.canon.com/ | https://www.samsung.com |
| Model number | A2500 | SL720 |
| Camera format | Ultra Compact | Compact |
| Release year (year) | 2013 | 2009 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 98 | 96 |
| Width (mm) | 21 | 24 |
| Height (mm) | 56 | 60 |
| Weight (g) | 125 | - |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | - |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 16 | 12.2 |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch | - |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 28.07 | - |
| Sensor width (mm) | 6.17 | - |
| Sensor height (mm) | 4.55 | - |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 1.34 | - |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Color filter type | RGBG | - |
| 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)
| - |
| Image file format | | - |
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 0.8 | - |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | + | + |
| Movie resolution | | - |
| Movie max framerate (fps) | 30 | 720 |
| Image Storage | | |
| Movie file format | MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (2 channel monoaural)) | H.264 |
| Composite video out | - | + |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens | Canon Zoom Lens | Samsung lens |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 28.00 - 140.00 | 28.00 - 140.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 5.00 - 25.00 | 5.00 - 25.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 5 | 5 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.14 - 0.36 | 0.18 - 0.29 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 3 | - |
| Macro focus range (cm) | 3 - 50 | - |
| Optical image stabilization | - | + |
| Digital zoom | + | - |
| Digital zoom values (x) | | - |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | - |
| Auto focus assist light | + | - |
| Manual focus | - | - |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.7 | 3 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | - |
| Exposure | | |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | - |
| Auto iso mode | + | - |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- fluorescent
- fluorescent h
- tungsten
| - |
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 15 | - |
| Bulb mode | - | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
| Explosure metering modes | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) | - |
| Program auto exposure | + | - |
| Aperture priority | - | - |
| Shutter priority | - | - |
| Full manual exposure | - | - |
| Creative exposure modes | Digital IS, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid | 11 scene modes plus Smart Auto |
| Self timer (s) | | - |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- flash off
- flash on
- slow synchro
| - |
| Flash range description | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 3.9 - 6.6 ft. (T) / 50cm - 3.0m (W), 1.2m - 2.0m (T) | - |
| Usable memory types | | - |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | - | - |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | - |
| Pictbridge compliant | + | - |
| Dpof compliant | + | - |
| Remote control | - | - |
| Connections (extended) | - | - hdmi connection via optional camera cradle
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| 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 factor | Proprietary NB-11L | - |
| Usable battery types | | - |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable | - |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | - canon software suite cd-rom
| - |
| Os compatibility | | - |
| Miscellaneous | | |
| Notes and features | DIGIC 4, 720p25 HD movies, Smart Auto (detects up to 32 scenes), ECO mode. Available in silver, red or black. | - |