Canon A2300 vs Sony WX70

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A2300 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled within a month of the WX70 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A2300 matches up against the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 against the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and WX70.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account.