Canon A2300 vs Canon A3300 IS

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot A3300 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon A3300 IS Gallery.

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.

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

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.