Canon A2300 vs Sony H20
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Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 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
- Released February 2012
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony H20
A2300 | H20 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Canon A2300
H20 | A2300 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony H20
A2300 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2300 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |