Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon P300
A1300 | P300 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | May 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A1300
P300 | A1300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon P300
A1300 | P300 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and P300 is 93 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |