Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS 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
- Launched February 2012
(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- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
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").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe 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.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot SX240 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon SX240 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX240 HS
A2300 | SX240 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon A2300
SX240 HS | A2300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX240 HS
A2300 | SX240 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2012 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX240 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | |
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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 |