Canon A2300 vs Sony HX7V

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A2300 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 7 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A2300 scores versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 has got outer 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) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 and the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and HX7V is 96 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger A2300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.