Canon A2300 vs Canon D10
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D10 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
- Announced February 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched July 2009
Canon A2300 vs Canon D10 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Canon A2300 and Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and D10 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2300 was brought out 2 years after the D10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the A2300 grades versus the D10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2300 vs Canon D10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot D10. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon D10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon D10
A2300 | D10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 32 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A2300
D10 | A2300 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon D10
A2300 | D10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides exterior 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 D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 and Canon D10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 and the D10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and D10 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and D10.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2300 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher A2300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot D10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot D10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/5000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $139 | $299 |