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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
Canon SX710 HS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX710 HS

 A2300 SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon A2300

 SX710 HS A2300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX710 HS

 A2300 SX710 HS 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography info
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
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lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography details
32
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography features
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lighter than others in class (125g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Canon SX710 HS Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
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