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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the EX-H30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was unveiled 14 months later than the EX-H30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 matches up against the EX-H30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-H30

 A2300 EX-H30 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon A2300

 EX-H30 A2300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-H30

 A2300 EX-H30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Casio EX-H30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 versus the EX-H30.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and EX-H30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and EX-H30.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger A2300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-H30 Street photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Casio EX-H30 Sports photography information
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (201g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H30 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-H30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $709