Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10
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Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe A2300 was launched 6 months later than the TX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2300 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A2300 grades against the TX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony TX10
A2300 | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon A2300
TX10 | A2300 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony TX10
A2300 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | August 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has outside 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) and the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 against the TX10.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and TX10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $139 | $309 |