Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2300 was launched 19 months after the FX700 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FX700
A2300 | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Canon A2300
FX700 | A2300 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX700
A2300 | FX700 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FX700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 versus the FX700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and FX700 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and FX700.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 176 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $139 | $399 |