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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8000
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2300 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 2 years later than the 8000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2300 grades vs the 8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus 8000

 A2300 8000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon A2300

 8000 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus 8000

 A2300 8000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 compared to the 8000.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and 8000.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2300 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher A2300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Olympus 8000 Sports photography information
32
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (125g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
33
decently wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus 8000
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 182g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $380