Canon A2300 vs Canon S90
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Canon A2300 vs Canon S90 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2010
- Refreshed by Canon S95
Canon A2300 vs Canon S90 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A2300 and Canon S90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S90 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and S90 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe A2300 was unveiled 23 months after the S90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2300 matches up vs the S90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2300 vs Canon S90 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot S90. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon S90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon S90
A2300 | S90 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | April 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon A2300
S90 | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon S90
A2300 | S90 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon S90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon S90 has measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Canon A2300 and Canon S90 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 and the S90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S90 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon S90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S90.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A2300 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A2300 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern A2300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon S90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot S90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot S90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-04-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/500 secs |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 46 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 185 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $139 | $599 |