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Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Sony TX10
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony TX10

 A2300 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon A2300

 TX10 A2300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony TX10

 A2300 TX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and TX10 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Sony TX10 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Sony TX10 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Sports photography camera
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
environment sealing
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Sony TX10
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really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon A2300 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
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