Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P7000
- Replacement is Nikon P7700

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

The A1300 was introduced within a month of the P7100 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1300 scores against the P7100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon P7100
A1300 | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A1300
P7100 | A1300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon P7100
A1300 | P7100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Similar age |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 enjoys outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1300 and the P7100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and P7100 is 93 and 82 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and P7100.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A1300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A1300 will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.

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Canon A1300 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $119 | $750 |