The equipment reads itself only times well: 5-fold optical zoom, 16 megapixels, video recording in HD. Not as nice is the lack of an image stabilizer (more on that later). The display is okay with 2.7 inches in this price range.
Unpacked and enthusiastic: The A2500 is lightweight (125g), compact and handsome. Despite plastic is all well made and makes a high quality impression. The camera fits comfortably in your hand and fits into your pocket - perfect for traveling. Included are only the battery and the corresponding charger. Lacks a cable for connection to PC or laptop, an SD card is not present also. The camera has no internal memory!
The fact that the number of megapixels decisive is no longer for the image quality, has now spread even up to camera amateur. Decisive is, for example, the sensor, here a 1 / 2.3 "RGB CCD chip is built. In good lighting conditions (exteriors), the camera takes really there is not much to complain great pictures where. To settings have to be here do not care - Canon has the A2500 donated a fully automatic This is especially for the elderly and not so tech-savvy users quite an advantage for this price range quite presentable: a focal length range of 28-140 mm and a maximum aperture of f2.8 at wide angle mode... Problem gets the camera but unfortunately in low light (indoors): Even at ISO 200 (maximum 1600) occurs a clear picture noise Good shots are hit and miss, often the images overexposed or the colors are distorted in the product description is advertised with an image stabilizer.. , but unfortunately it involves a digital rather than an optical or mechanical stabilizer This is simply the ISO -. value screwed up, which in turn causes more noise. The optical zoom (5x) is sufficient for most snapshots, the digital (4x) should rather not be used in favor of the image quality. As already mentioned, the A2500 automatically the matching timer program (macro, portrait, etc.), plus there are a couple of filters, such as fisheye effect and Miniature Effect - if you like it.
The video recording works well and fast, better lighting conditions make also here for a better bottom line. Overall, the videos can be seen, but certainly, the tone is typical of digital cameras - here one must not expect miracles.
The battery is more than twice the models are so expensive in every way - very pleasing. Depending on the application (photo or video) he keeps ever by an entire vacation!
Conclusion: Who should much photographed in low light conditions stay away from the A2500. Also not so beautiful: who no SD card slot on a laptop or PC does not have to purchase a connecting cable. Otherwise you get for little money a very good camera, which provides mainly for outdoor use beautiful snapshots quickly and easily!
I hope my review was helpful for your buying decision. I answer questions like on the comment function.
