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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 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
  • Launched February 2012
Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2300 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A2300 matches up vs the Fujifilm Z300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm Z300

 A2300 Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2009More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm Z300 A2300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z300

 A2300 Fujifilm Z300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z300 has sizing of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2300 and the Fujifilm Z300.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and Fujifilm Z300.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon A2300 to offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z300
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography information
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
54
has focus via touch
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (155g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
33
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm Z300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm Z300
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm FinePix Z300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm FinePix Z300
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-06-12
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 9cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $139 $0