Canon A2300 vs Sony H55

Here is a complete review of the Canon A2300 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 21 months later than the H55 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 grades against the H55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 against the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and H55 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and H55.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A2300 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger A2300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.