Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Released June 2010

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1300 was brought out 21 months later than the S8000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1300 grades against the S8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S8000
A1300 | S8000 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A1300
S8000 | A1300 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S8000
A1300 | S8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1300 compared to the S8000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and S8000.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon A1300 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 lbs) | 183 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $119 | $300 |