Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2013
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the A3500 IS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2300 was announced 11 months prior to the A3500 IS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the A2300 matches up vs the A3500 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot A3500 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon A3500 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3500 IS
A2300 | A3500 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A2300
A3500 IS | A2300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3500 IS
A2300 | A3500 IS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon A3500 IS has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 compared to the A3500 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and A3500 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and A3500 IS.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot A3500 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DIGIC 4 |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 135 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $139 | $115 |