Reasons to choose PowerShot A2300
Released in 2012, PowerShot A2300 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A2300
vs Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A230028 mm²
PowerShot SX30 IS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A2300 and PowerShot SX30 IS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A2300MetricPowerShot SX30 IS
16 MPEffective pixels14.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.42 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.02 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density49.54 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
125 gWeight601 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-11L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-7L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A2300 and PowerShot SX30 IS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A2300 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A2300 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A2300 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX30 IS
Released in 2010, PowerShot SX30 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 14.1 MP effective resolution, and a 601 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.