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Canon A2300 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched February 2012
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 2 years later than the W370 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the A2300 grades versus the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony W370

 A2300 W370 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A2300

 W370 A2300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony W370

 A2300 W370 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon A2300 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 versus the W370.

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and W370.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2300 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Sony W370 Portrait photography info
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography info
Sony W370 Street photography info
56
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery (210 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2010-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $139 $230