Canon A2300 vs Canon A3200 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3200 IS Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
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In this article, we are comparing the Canon A2300 and Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2300 was manufactured 14 months later than the A3200 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2300 grades vs the A3200 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot A3200 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon A3200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3200 IS
| A2300 | A3200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A2300
| A3200 IS | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3200 IS
| A2300 | A3200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers physical 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) whilst the Canon A3200 IS has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 and the A3200 IS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and A3200 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and A3200 IS.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A2300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| 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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NB-8L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $139 | $230 |
