Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm T500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2300 was revealed 11 months before the Fujifilm T500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 grades vs the Fujifilm T500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Fujifilm FinePix T500. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm T500
A2300 | Fujifilm T500 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon A2300
Fujifilm T500 | A2300 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm T500
A2300 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about 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") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm T500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 compared to the Fujifilm T500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and Fujifilm T500 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and Fujifilm T500.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 3440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
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 | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $139 | $0 |