Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced March 2011

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Canon A2300 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was manufactured 12 months after the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2300 matches up against the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
A2300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon A2300
SZ-30MR | A2300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus SZ-30MR
A2300 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2300 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 against the SZ-30MR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A2300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental 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 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form 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 |
Price at release | $139 | $279 |