Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300
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34 Features
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92 Imaging
35 Features
44 Overall
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Announced May 2011
- Replacement is Nikon P310

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Overview
Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the P300 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1100 IS was introduced 3 years before the P300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1100 IS matches up versus the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P300
A1100 IS | P300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A1100 IS
P300 | A1100 IS | |||
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Announced | May 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P300
A1100 IS | P300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS features external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS against the P300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and P300.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2011-05-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 115k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $160 | $500 |