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

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").

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot D30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon D30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon D30
A2300 | D30 |
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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Canon A2300
D30 | A2300 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon D30
A2300 | D30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2300 vs Canon D30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot D30 | |
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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 |