Canon A2300 vs Sony TX30

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A2300 versus Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 17 months before the TX30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon A2300 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 grades against the TX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 enjoys outer measurements 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 TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 versus Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 and the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and TX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and TX30.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX30 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.