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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

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
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Canon A2300 versus Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the A3300 IS (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 14 months after the A3300 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2300 matches up vs the A3300 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3300 IS

 A2300 A3300 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A2300

 A3300 IS A2300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3300 IS

 A2300 A3300 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 features outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon A3300 IS has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the A3300 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and A3300 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and A3300 IS.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher A2300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
32
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
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 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 photographs 230 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $200