Canon A2300 vs Canon S110
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Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Introduced September 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon S100
- Renewed by Canon S120

Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Overview
In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A2300 and Canon S110, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S110 (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and S110 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

The A2300 was unveiled 7 months before the S110 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2300 grades against the S110 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot S110. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon S110 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon S110
A2300 | S110 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Canon A2300
S110 | A2300 | |||
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Introduced | September 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon S110
A2300 | S110 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 features physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon S110 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 and Canon S110 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 and the S110.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S110 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and S110.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2300 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A2300 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Canon S110 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot S110 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot S110 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Digic 5 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 48 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 168 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 200 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-5L |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $139 | $299 |