Canon A2300 vs Sony HX80
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Canon A2300 vs Sony HX80 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
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Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon A2300 versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A2300 was released 5 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A2300 matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony HX80
| A2300 | HX80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon A2300
| HX80 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2016 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 49 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony HX80
| A2300 | HX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the HX80.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and HX80.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2016-03-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| 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 | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 | 390 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $139 | $368 |