Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus 8000
A2300 | 8000 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon A2300
8000 | A2300 |
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus 8000
A2300 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Canon A2300 versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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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 |