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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 3 years earlier than the SX400 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A2300 matches up against the SX400 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX400 IS

 A2300 SX400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A2300

 SX400 IS A2300 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2012More modern by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX400 IS

 A2300 SX400 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 vs the SX400 IS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and SX400 IS is 96 and 81 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SX400 IS.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
56
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography features
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (190 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2014-07-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Digic 4+
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 313 gr (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1")
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 shots 190 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-11LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $229