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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP60 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Fujifilm XP60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 183g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP50
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP70
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 16 months before the Fujifilm XP60 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2300 grades against the Fujifilm XP60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm XP60

 A2300 Fujifilm XP60 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP60 over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm XP60 A2300 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2012Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP60

 A2300 Fujifilm XP60 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm XP60 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 and the Fujifilm XP60.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and Fujifilm XP60 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and Fujifilm XP60.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XP60 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Fujifilm XP60 Street photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm XP60 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP60 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm XP60 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP60 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP60
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm FinePix XP60
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm FinePix XP60
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $180