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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2300 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A2300 grades vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony S2000

 A2300 S2000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A2300

 S2000 A2300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony S2000

 A2300 S2000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 compared to the S2000.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S2000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and S2000.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to produce more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A2300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Sony S2000 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors (125g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Sony S2000 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
26
screen is a decent size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Sony S2000 Vlogging advice
30
rather wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $225