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Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Released February 2012
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon A2300 and Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the WX350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2300 grades vs the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Sony WX350

 A2300 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A2300

 WX350 A2300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Sony WX350

 A2300 WX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 against the WX350.

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and WX350.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A2300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (470 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery (470 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
30
really wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A2300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $139 $270