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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon A3500 IS
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon A3500 IS

 A2300 A3500 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Canon A2300

 A3500 IS A2300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon A3500 IS

 A2300 A3500 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and A3500 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Canon A3500 IS Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (135g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Canon A3500 IS Sports photography features
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competitors (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (135g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography highlights
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A3500 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Canon A3500 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon A3500 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot A3500 IS
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