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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • Released February 2012
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX500 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX510 HS

 A2300 SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A2300

 SX510 HS A2300 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX510 HS

 A2300 SX510 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Canon SX510 HS Sports photography information
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Canon SX510 HS Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX510 HS Vlogging highlights
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-08-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 4
Sensor type CCD 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 349 gr (0.77 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NB-6LH
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
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $139 $249