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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX240 HS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced about the same time to the SX240 HS so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2300 scores versus the SX240 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon A2300

		

		

			
 SX240 HS A2300 
Manually focus  Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX240 HS

		

		

			
 A2300 SX240 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX240 HS has proportions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 vs the SX240 HS.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX240 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SX240 HS.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to produce greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography highlights
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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 manual focus
 comes with face detect autofocus
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
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 lighter than competition (125g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (224 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
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 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
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 lighter than competition (125 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors (224 grams)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
33
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging info
Canon SX240 HS Vlogging info
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition (125g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic support
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (224g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SX240 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot SX240 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 5
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - PureColor II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 224g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 230 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $139 $0