Canon A2300 vs Olympus VR-320
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VR-320 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Olympus VR-330
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Here is a extended review of the Canon A2300 versus Olympus VR-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2300 was brought out 7 months later than the VR-320 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A2300 grades versus the VR-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon A2300 vs Olympus VR-320 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Olympus VR-320. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Olympus VR-320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Olympus VR-320
| A2300 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2011 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Canon A2300
| VR-320 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Olympus VR-320
| A2300 | VR-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 compared to the VR-320.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and VR-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and VR-320.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern A2300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus VR-320 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Olympus VR-320 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-300mm (12.5x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 158 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | LI-42B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $139 | $179 |