Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX90
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25 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
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Portability
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34 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
Canon A2300
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2012
Panasonic FX90
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 grades versus the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic FX90
| A2300 | FX90 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Canon A2300
| FX90 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic FX90
| A2300 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | August 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got physical dimensions 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 Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the FX90.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and FX90.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.
Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography features
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
offers touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-26 |
| 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 125g (0.28 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 photos | 200 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $139 | $227 |
