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Canon A2300 vs Sony H50

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 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 H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A2300 versus Sony H50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was introduced 3 years after the H50 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2300 matches up against the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony H50

 A2300 H50 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A2300

 H50 A2300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony H50

 A2300 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers physical dimensions 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 H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2300 versus Sony H50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 compared to the H50.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and H50 is 96 and 69 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and H50.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to give you greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Sony H50
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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manual focus
can't use external flash
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography information
Sony H50 Street photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H50 as a Sports photography camera
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
resolution not great (9 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Sony H50
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
resolution not great (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Canon A2300 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-4.5
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
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $139 $80