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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and A3100 IS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 2 years after the A3100 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2300 scores versus the A3100 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3100 IS

 A2300 A3100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A2300

 A3100 IS A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3100 IS

 A2300 A3100 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon A3100 IS has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Canon A3100 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 vs the A3100 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and A3100 IS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and A3100 IS.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3100 IS as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Canon A3100 IS Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Canon A3100 IS
66
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A3100 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
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 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $159