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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 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
  • Released February 2012
Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP90 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A2300 grades vs the Fujifilm XP90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Fujifilm XP90

 A2300 Fujifilm XP90 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon A2300

 Fujifilm XP90 A2300 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 47 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP90

 A2300 Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has external measurements 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 XP90 has dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2300 and the Fujifilm XP90.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and Fujifilm XP90 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and Fujifilm XP90.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP90
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
not so great battery (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm XP90 Vlogging factors
30
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot A2300Fujifilm XP90
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Fujifilm XP90
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2016-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 125g (0.28 lbs) 203g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, group)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $180