Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-1

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 3 years earlier than the SH-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2300 grades vs the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical dimensions 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 SH-1 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 against the SH-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and SH-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SH-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.