Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Updated by Canon SX720 HS

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A2300 and Canon SX710 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SX710 HS (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A2300 was announced 3 years earlier than the SX710 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 grades versus the SX710 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX710 HS
A2300 | SX710 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A2300
SX710 HS | A2300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX710 HS
A2300 | SX710 HS | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2300 and Canon SX710 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 versus the SX710 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX710 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SX710 HS.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX710 HS to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | DIGIC 6 |
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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 230 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $139 | $349 |