Canon A2300 vs Canon SX220 HS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2011
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon A2300 and Canon SX220 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SX220 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A2300 was brought out 13 months after the SX220 HS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2300 grades versus the SX220 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SX220 HS
| A2300 | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon A2300
| SX220 HS | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SX220 HS
| A2300 | SX220 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has specifications of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 compared to the SX220 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SX220 HS is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SX220 HS.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer A2300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon SX220 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon SX220 HS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| 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 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | PureColor II TG TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | 210 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-11L | NB-5L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $139 | $399 |