Canon A2300 vs Samsung TL500

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon A2300 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The A2300 was brought out 20 months later than the TL500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the A2300 matches up vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Samsung TL500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2300 against the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and TL500 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and TL500.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A2300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A2300 will produce more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.