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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and A2300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the A2300 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1100 IS scores vs the A2300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon A2300

 A1100 IS A2300 

Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 A2300 A1100 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon A2300

 A1100 IS A2300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1100 IS has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon A2300 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1100 IS versus the A2300.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and A2300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and A2300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A2300 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography details
Canon A2300 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography information
Canon A2300 Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1100 IS
Travel photography with Canon A2300
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography details
Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1100 IS
Vlogging with Canon A2300
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A2300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon A2300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot A2300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A2300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 210 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $139