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Canon A2300 vs Canon D30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot D30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 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
  • Announced February 2012
Canon D30
(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
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2300 and Canon D30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and D30 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was announced 24 months earlier than the D30 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A2300 grades against the D30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon D30

 A2300 D30 

Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A2300

 D30 A2300 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon D30

 A2300 D30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 offers physical dimensions 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 D30 has sizing of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 and Canon D30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 against the D30.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and D30 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and D30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A2300 to give greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Canon D30 Street photography factors
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Canon D30
32
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Canon D30 Landscape photography features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
44
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Canon D30
30
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon D30
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot D30
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot D30
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-02-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 4
Sensor type CCD BSI-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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - PureColor II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $329