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Canon A2300 vs Canon D20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot D20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 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
  • Released February 2012
Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A2300 and Canon D20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and D20 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 16 months prior to the D20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2300 grades vs the D20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon D20

 A2300 D20 

Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A2300

 D20 A2300 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon D20

 A2300 D20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A2300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon D20 has specifications of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 and Canon D20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 compared to the D20.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and D20 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and D20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A2300 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Canon D20 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Canon D20 Sports photography features
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Canon D20
66
lighter than competitors (125g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Canon D20
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Canon D20 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon D20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot D20
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot D20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2013-06-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 228g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $139 $299