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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released February 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Canon A2300 and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 7 months after the SZ-11 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2300 matches up versus the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus SZ-11

 A2300 SZ-11 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Canon A2300

 SZ-11 A2300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus SZ-11

 A2300 SZ-11 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 vs the SZ-11.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2300 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger A2300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
32
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography info
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus SZ-11
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 images 200 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $139 $253