Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2300 and Pentax Optio S1

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A2300 and Pentax Optio S1 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A2300 ×
Pentax Optio S1 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A2300Pentax Optio S1
BrandCanonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberA2300S1
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9492
Width (mm)2021
Height (mm)5454
Weight (g)125125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1614
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.44
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3216 x 3216(10.3 mp 1:1)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Monoaural Linear PCM)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensPentax zoom lens, 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.360.18 - 0.26
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)540
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 601 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7
  • 33.5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection9-point Contrast Detection with face detection, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto: TBD, Manual: TBD
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 151/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster EffectAuto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 50 cm - 3.0 m (W), 1.0 - 2.0 m (T)12 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-0
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional ir
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)210-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-11LProprietary D-LI78
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • pentax software cdrom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features720p HD videos, Smart Auto with 32 modes, Help button. Available in black, silver, blue or red.Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (SR), 720p HD movies, Auto Picture mode detects 14 scene types, Face Detection, Smile Capture



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