Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33
94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
24
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A2300 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2300 was introduced 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A2300 grades versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax E70
| A2300 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon A2300
| E70 | A2300 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax E70
| A2300 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A2300 features outside measurements 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 Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2300 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the E70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and E70.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer A2300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideStreet Comparison
Photography GlossarySports Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banTravel Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneLandscape Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Canon A2300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-01-05 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photos | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $139 | $140 |