Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP 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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 550WP
Photography Glossary Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A2300 was manufactured 3 years later than the 550WP and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2300 grades against the 550WP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus Stylus 550WP. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus 550WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus 550WP
| A2300 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Canon A2300
| 550WP | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus 550WP
| A2300 | 550WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A2300 compared to the 550WP.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and 550WP.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus 550WP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus 550WP |
| Otherwise known as | - | mju 550WP |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 7cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $139 | $399 |