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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 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
  • Launched February 2012
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 6 years prior to the SX730 HS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores against the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 A2300 SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A2300

 SX730 HS A2300 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2012Newer by 62 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX730 HS

 A2300 SX730 HS 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got external 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 SX730 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 versus Canon SX730 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the SX730 HS.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SX730 HS is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SX730 HS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (300g)
supports bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than others in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.28 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $139 $399