Canon A2300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A2300 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 11 months prior to the XZ-10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 scores vs the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 comes with outside 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 XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 and Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the XZ-10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and XZ-10.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.