Canon A2300 vs Canon SX230 HS

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A2300 and Canon SX230 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX230 HS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 7 months later than the SX230 HS so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 scores vs the SX230 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX230 HS has proportions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 compared to the SX230 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SX230 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SX230 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2300 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent A2300 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.