Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-2

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 4 years prior to the SH-2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2300 grades vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has physical 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 SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the SH-2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and SH-2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and SH-2.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.