Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS
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![Canon PowerShot A2300 front Canon PowerShot A2300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2300/Canon-A2300-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS/Canon-SX130-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced August 2010
- New Model is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview
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.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX130 IS
A2300 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon A2300
SX130 IS | A2300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX130 IS
A2300 | SX130 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX130 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SX130 IS is 96 and 85 respectively.
![Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-08-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 308g (0.68 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $139 | $250 |