Canon A2300 vs Canon N100
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Canon A2300 vs Canon N100 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Released January 2014
Photography Glossary Canon A2300 vs Canon N100 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and N100 (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A2300 was introduced 23 months earlier than the N100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2300 scores against the N100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot N100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon N100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon N100
| A2300 | N100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A2300
| N100 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon N100
| A2300 | N100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has proportions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
See the Canon A2300 versus Canon N100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 compared to the N100.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and N100 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and N100.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2300 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Canon A2300 will deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon N100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot N100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot N100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 6 |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| 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) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 289 grams (0.64 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NB-12L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $139 | $349 |