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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 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
Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2300 versus Fujifilm T550, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 11 months before the Fujifilm T550 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2300 scores versus the Fujifilm T550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm T550

 A2300 Fujifilm T550 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm T550 A2300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm T550

 A2300 Fujifilm T550 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 enjoys exterior 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) and the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 against the Fujifilm T550.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and Fujifilm T550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and Fujifilm T550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Fujifilm T550 Street photography information
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Fujifilm T550
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
48
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Fujifilm T550
30
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm T550
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm FinePix T550
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm FinePix T550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 125g (0.28 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
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 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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $160