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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR15 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed at a similar time to the EX-ZR15 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 grades vs the EX-ZR15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-ZR15

 A2300 EX-ZR15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon A2300

 EX-ZR15 A2300 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR15

 A2300 EX-ZR15 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR15 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 against the EX-ZR15.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and EX-ZR15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and EX-ZR15.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography details
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (325 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (325 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (325 per charge)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 176 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" 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 325 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $249