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Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1

Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 12 months after the S1 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2300 matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Pentax S1

		

		

			
 A2300 S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012March 2011More modern by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon A2300

		

		

			
 S1 A2300 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Pentax S1

		

		

			
 A2300 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need 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") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 and the S1.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S1 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and S1.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
35
 manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Pentax S1 Street photography highlights
56
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Pentax S1 Sports photography features
32
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Pentax S1 Travel photography advice
66
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 not so great battery (210 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery (210 shots)
 no Time Lapse function
42
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Pentax S1 Vlogging information
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic support
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot A2300Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-03-02
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 grams (0.28 lb) 157 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $139 $174