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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2300 versus Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and A3000 IS (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 2 years later than the A3000 IS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A2300 scores against the A3000 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 A2300 A3000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A2300

 A3000 IS A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3000 IS

 A2300 A3000 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A2300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A3000 IS has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A2300 versus the A3000 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and A3000 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and A3000 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
32
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
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decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A3000 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $240