Canon A2300 vs Sony W230
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95 Imaging
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W230 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A2300 versus Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A2300 was announced 3 years after the W230 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A2300 scores vs the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony W230
| A2300 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon A2300
| W230 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony W230
| A2300 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Sony W230 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 and the W230.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and W230.
As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 gr (0.28 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $139 | $180 |