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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(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
Nikon P300
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon P300

 A1100 IS P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 P300 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2011February 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P300

 A1100 IS P300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon P300 Portrait photography features
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Nikon P300
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography details
Nikon P300 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
63
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P300 as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix P300
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