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Canon Powershot A2300

Canon Powershot A2300

192 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Value for money (25)
Usability (25)
Portability (22)
Image quality (9)
Color (8)

Negative
Low-light (3)
Features (2)
Shutter (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 192 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the color and image quality. The portability and value for money also get good reviews, whereas opinions are divided on the image stabilizer. There are some critical views about the features and shutter.

usability, value for money, portability, image quality, color

low-light, shutter, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Canon Powershot A2300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Canon PowerShot A2300 (Red)

When it comes to entry-level point-and-shoots, Canon's A-series PowerShots consistently excel in picture quality. That certainly holds true for the 16-megapixel A2400 IS and A2300.

The Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and PowerShot A2300 have very good picture quality for their class and are loaded with effects and filters.

The cameras' flat buttons and cramped layout may make use difficult for some and shooting performance is slow, particularly shot-to-shot. The lenses require a lot of light or high ISOs when zoomed in. Battery life is short.

The entry-level Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and its IS-less linemate the A2300 are simple cameras with nice picture quality for casual snapshooters, but the price difference isn't worth sacrificing the image stabilization.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon PowerShot A2300

The Canon PowerShot A2300 is a compact point-and-shoot camera that is capable of some sharp images, but its value is questionable as Canon markets an identical camera with image stabilization for only $10 more.

Inexpensive. Compact. Sharp lens. Fairly speedy

Poor high ISO performance. Lacks image stabilization. Limited video support

When you consider its price, the speed that the A2300 delivers is really quite impressive. It can start up and grab a shot in 2.1 seconds, rattles off a photo every 1.4 seconds in continuous drive mode, and has a short 0.2 second shutter lag. It...

Apr, 2012

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Consumer review by: DJ-Morriss (cnet.com)

"Excellent Camera - Highly Recommend"

I have owned the same Olympus camera for the past 12 years. I refused to get rid of the big and bulky older model because it took such high quality pictures. I didn't think any camera out there could top it but I was wrong. This little camera packs a...

Easy set up,

Not super clear under dim lighting

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Canon Powershot A2300

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of the Canon Powershot A2300 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

portability, value for money, usability, color, design

features

82% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: Lucy62 (shopnbc.com)

Digital Camera

Ordered this camera to photograph my new grandchild. Very unhappy with the quality of the photos and the product.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Kazzz (shopnbc.com)

Canon Power Shot a2300

Nice little camara, you can take about 200 photos on a single charge, Wish it had a usb on the charger to charge in the car.. the only thing i dont like is the numbering factor, a bit tricky to set and see photo numbers if you use it for work. Settings...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: casma (shopnbc.com)

BEST PURCHASE

LOVE THIS CAMERA RIGHT SIZE FOR MY EVENING PURSE EASY TO TRAVEL WITH

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: sunnyaz37 (hsn.com)

Nice little camera!!...

Bought this camera for my parents. They LOVE it!! I had the chance to use it myself & really LIKE IT!! Just be sure to buy a memory card!!

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: doggie2 (hsn.com)

grandaughters x-mas presents...

My grand kids are 9 and 6 and they just love these cameras. They are easy to use and they take good pictures so for the money you can not go wrong. Thanks HSN

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: cfernandez31242 (hsn.com)