Canon 100D vs Nikon P300

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 100D versus Nikon P300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and P300 (12MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and P300 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The 100D was unveiled 2 years after the P300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon P300 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 100D matches up versus the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 100D and Nikon Coolpix P300. The full galleries are available at Canon 100D Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D offers outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 100D versus Nikon P300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 100D against the P300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and P300 is 73 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 100D and P300.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 100D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 100D will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern 100D provides an edge in sensor tech.