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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Released May 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon P310
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1300 versus Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1300 was introduced 9 months after the P300 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1300 grades vs the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon P300

 A1300 P300 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2011Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A1300

 P300 A1300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon P300

 A1300 P300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1300 versus Nikon P300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A1300 and the P300.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and P300.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A1300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Nikon P300
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screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography info
Nikon P300 Sports photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Nikon P300 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Nikon P300 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P300 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $500