Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX400 IS
A2300 | SX400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A2300
SX400 IS | A2300 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX400 IS
A2300 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Examine the Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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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 |