Canon A2300 vs Canon D20
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot D20. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon D20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon D20
A2300 | D20 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon A2300
D20 | A2300 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon D20
A2300 | D20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2300 vs Canon D20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot D20 | |
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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 |