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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2300 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced very close to the VG-160 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 grades against the VG-160 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 A2300 VG-160 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Canon A2300

          

          

            
 VG-160 A2300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus VG-160

          

          

            
 A2300 VG-160 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 versus Olympus VG-160 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 vs the VG-160.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and VG-160 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and VG-160.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A2300 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

            Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus VG-160 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon A2300 Street photography details
Olympus VG-160 Street photography details
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 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Olympus VG-160
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (210 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
26
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery (165 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 low battery (210 per charge)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (165 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography details
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 rather wide (28mm)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse function
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 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 MP count good (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery (165 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging details
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors (125 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
30
 decently wide (26mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Olympus VG-160
 Canon PowerShot A2300Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 165 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L LI-70B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
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