Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX510 HS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 18 months earlier than the SX510 HS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2300 matches up against the SX510 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior measurements 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 SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 compared to the SX510 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX510 HS is 96 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and SX510 HS.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.