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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 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
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon A2300 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was revealed 11 months before the XS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 scores against the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Panasonic XS1

 A2300 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Canon A2300

 XS1 A2300 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Panasonic XS1

 A2300 XS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior 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 XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the XS1.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and XS1.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older A2300 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography advice
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
30
really wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
31
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Panasonic XS1
 Canon PowerShot A2300Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-07
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
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/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 103 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photos 260 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $139 $130