Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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96 Imaging
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2300 scores against the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
| A2300 | SP-820UZ |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A2300
| SP-820UZ | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus SP-820UZ
| A2300 | SP-820UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 comes with outside dimensions 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 SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 and the SP-820UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and SP-820UZ.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Canon A2300 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography factors
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
rather wide (22mm)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-08-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 15.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 485 grams (1.07 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $139 | $299 |