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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Announced February 2012
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 3 months prior to the EX-ZR300 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2300 matches up against the EX-ZR300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 A2300 EX-ZR300 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon A2300

		

		

			
 EX-ZR300 A2300 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR300

		

		

			
 A2300 EX-ZR300 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got exterior 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) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 and the EX-ZR300.
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and EX-ZR300 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and EX-ZR300.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures but you need to factor the release date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography details
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2300 Street photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography advice
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 lighter than average (125g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography advice
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (210 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (500 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography advice
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 lighter than average (125 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (210 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competitors in class (205g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (300mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography info
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery power (210 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 great battery pack (500 shots)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
 Casio EX-ZR300 as a Vlogging camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 features face detect autofocus
 lighter than average (125 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no mic port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
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 Overall 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 500 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $139 $329