Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced May 2016

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon A2300 and Canon SX620 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SX620 HS (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2300 was introduced 5 years prior to the SX620 HS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A2300 grades versus the SX620 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Canon PowerShot SX620 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Canon SX620 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX620 HS
A2300 | SX620 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon A2300
SX620 HS | A2300 | |||
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Announced | May 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 51 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX620 HS
A2300 | SX620 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 features outside 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 SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon A2300 and Canon SX620 HS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the SX620 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX620 HS is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SX620 HS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2016-05-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 4+ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-625mm (25.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 182 gr (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 images | 295 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $139 | $279 |