Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- New Model is Canon SX210 IS

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX200 IS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2300 was announced 2 years after the SX200 IS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2300 matches up vs the SX200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX200 IS
A2300 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon A2300
SX200 IS | A2300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX200 IS
A2300 | SX200 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX200 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 vs the SX200 IS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX200 IS is 96 and 90 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SX200 IS.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $139 | $329 |