Testurteil: "82%"
Test: Einzeltest: Canon PowerShot A2300
Zitat: Pro: + 5x optical zoom.
+ Small and slim, light and sleek.
+ 16 Megapixel Sensor.
+ Dedicated help button.
Contra: - No optical image stabilisation.
- Digital IS is not full resolution.
- No optical zoom while in movie mode.
- Poor High ISO noise performance.
The PowerShot A2300 provides a good combination of features and ease of use in a slim and elegantly designed package. Most manufacturers have 5x zooms in their budget ranges so it´s not a stand-out feature, and neither is a 16 Megapixel sensor, though you might question why Canon is increasing the pixel count on the sensors for its PowerShot A-series models when it´s opting for reduced resolution CMOS sensors on its HS models. The test results confirm that, as far as the A2300 is concerned, more isn´t necessarily better.
The newly designed control layout makes it easier than ever to switch modes and the on screen help system with its dedicated button makes this the easiest of point-and-shoot models to find your way around. Add Live view controls and creative effects and it adds up to a camera that´s not only easy to use, but a lot of fun.
The downsides are less than sparkling image quality, no optical image stabilisation and a distinctly average LCD screen. All those problems are addressed by the two models up in the range, the PowerShot A2400 IS and the A3400 IS. Though a few dollars more expensive, they´re well worth considering.