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Canon A2300 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A2300 and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 11 months earlier than the W730 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A2300 grades versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony W730

 A2300 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon A2300

 W730 A2300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony W730

 A2300 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 offers 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 W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 versus the W730.

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and W730.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Sony W730
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
56
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Sony W730
32
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (125 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
33
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Sony W730 Vlogging details
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $138