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Canon A2300 vs Canon G15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot G15 front
Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 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
  • Released February 2012
Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Replaced the Canon G12
  • Replacement is Canon G16
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Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A2300 vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and G15 (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2300 was brought out 7 months before the G15 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A2300 scores versus the G15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon G15

 A2300 G15 

Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon A2300

 G15 A2300 
ReleasedSeptember 2012February 2012More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon G15

 A2300 G15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon G15 has proportions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 against the G15.

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and G15 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and G15.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2300 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A2300 will result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography advice
Canon G15 Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (350 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Canon G15 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
good battery power (350 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G15 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Canon G15
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (352 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Canon G15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon G15
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot G15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot G15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT PureColor II G LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 352g (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 46
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life 210 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $139 $499