Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3
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![Canon PowerShot A2300 front Canon PowerShot A2300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2300/Canon-A2300-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus SH-3 front Olympus Stylus SH-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-SH-3/Olympus-SH-3-front.jpg)
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced February 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus SH-2
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A2300 and Olympus SH-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The A2300 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SH-3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2300 matches up vs the SH-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus SH-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus SH-3
A2300 | SH-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Canon A2300
SH-3 | A2300 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus SH-3
A2300 | SH-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SH-3 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).
Check out the Canon A2300 and Olympus SH-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A2300 and the SH-3.
![Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and SH-3 is 96 and 88 respectively.
![Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and SH-3.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Olympus-Stylus-SH-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus SH-3 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2016-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 11.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 photos | 380 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $139 | $579 |