Canon A2300 vs Canon G12

Let's look much closer at the Canon A2300 versus Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and G12 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The A2300 was unveiled 13 months after the G12 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 matches up versus the G12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot G12. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon G12 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon G12 has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 versus Canon G12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 and the G12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and G12 is 96 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and G12.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2300 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon A2300 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.