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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Ricoh G900 front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
46
Overall
46

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 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
  • Released February 2012
Ricoh G900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 247g - 118 x 66 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2018
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A2300 versus Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the G900 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 7 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the G900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Ricoh G900

 A2300 G900 

Reasons to pick Ricoh G900 over the Canon A2300

 G900 A2300 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Ricoh G900

 A2300 G900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features 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 Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Ricoh G900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 vs the G900.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and G900 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and G900.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Ricoh G900 to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G900 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Ricoh G900 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh G900 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Ricoh G900 Travel photography info
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
good battery (340 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Ricoh G900 Landscape photography info
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
environment proof
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Ricoh G900 Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (247 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Ricoh G900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Ricoh G900
 Canon PowerShot A2300Ricoh G900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Ricoh G900
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2018-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash on, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840x2160
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Supports FlashAir SD cards
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DB-110 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 118 x 66 x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $139 $752