Canon A2300 vs Sony W650
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![Canon PowerShot A2300 front Canon PowerShot A2300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A2300/Canon-A2300-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650/Sony-W650-front.jpg)
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon A2300 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A2300 was released around the same time to the W650 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony W650
A2300 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon A2300
W650 | A2300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony W650
A2300 | W650 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon A2300 and Sony W650 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 vs the W650.
![Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 size comparison Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and W650 is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and W650.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you have to take the age of the products into consideration.
![Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A2300-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W650-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 124 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $139 | $140 |