Canon A2300 vs Olympus 7030
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 7030 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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2300 vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A2300 was revealed 2 years later than the 7030 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A2300 scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus 7030
| A2300 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon A2300
| 7030 | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus 7030
| A2300 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 and the 7030.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and 7030 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and 7030.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A2300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A2300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus 7030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus 7030 |
| Also Known as | - | mju 7030 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | TruePic III |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9 and 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $139 | $179 |