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Canon A2300 vs Sony H20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 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
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A2300 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A2300 matches up versus the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony H20

 A2300 H20 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A2300

 H20 A2300 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony H20

 A2300 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 vs the H20.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and H20 is 96 and 87 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and H20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A2300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Sony H20
56
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Sony H20
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H20 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (125g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography details
Sony H20 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (250 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony H20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-05-14
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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $139 $249