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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 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
  • Released February 2012
Casio EX-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 384g - 120 x 68 x 49mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon A2300 versus Casio EX-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The A2300 was announced 21 months prior to the EX-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2300 grades versus the EX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-10

 A2300 EX-10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-10 over the Canon A2300

 EX-10 A2300 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2012More modern by 21 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-10

 A2300 EX-10 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-10 has specifications of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the EX-10.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and EX-10 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and EX-10.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A2300 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A2300 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-10 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Casio EX-10 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (384g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Casio EX-10
32
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (455 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery life (455 CIPA)
provides touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than competition (384g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Casio EX-10 Landscape photography information
33
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (455 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-10 Vlogging factors
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (384g)
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-10
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-10
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-11-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Super Clear LCD with 180 degree upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 250 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 10.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, off, fill-in, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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 grams (0.28 pounds) 384 grams (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 120 x 68 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 images 455 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L Li-130A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $139 $456