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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Released February 2012
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR800, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the EX-ZR800 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 18 months earlier than the EX-ZR800 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2300 scores versus the EX-ZR800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 A2300 EX-ZR800 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon A2300

					

					

						
 EX-ZR800 A2300 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus  More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR800

					

					

						
 A2300 EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 vs the EX-ZR800.
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and EX-ZR800 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and EX-ZR800.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

						Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography details
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
44
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A2300 Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography features
56
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition (222g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
32
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (470 per charge)
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography factors
66
 lighter than average in class (125 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (450mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography highlights
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 low battery pack (210 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
55
 manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging highlights
30
 rather wide (28mm)
 supports face detect autofocus
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone jack
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (222 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot A2300Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2013-08-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AEB    
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 grams (0.28 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 470 photos
Style 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, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $139 $429