Canon A2300 vs Canon D30

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.