Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX130 IS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 18 months after the SX130 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 matches up against the SX130 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon SX130 IS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SX130 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the SX130 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SX130 IS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and SX130 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.