Canon A2300 vs Canon SX280 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX280 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX270 HS
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The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2300 and Canon SX280 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX280 HS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2300 was launched 13 months prior to the SX280 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2300 matches up versus the SX280 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX280 HS
| A2300 | SX280 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Canon A2300
| SX280 HS | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | March 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX280 HS
| A2300 | SX280 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX280 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SX280 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A2300 vs the SX280 HS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SX280 HS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX280 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SX280 HS.
All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2300 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A2300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX280 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-03-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Digic 6 |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 233 gr (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| 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 shots | 210 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $139 | $325 |