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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(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
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S8000

 A1300 S8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A1300

 S8000 A1300 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S8000

 A1300 S8000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography info
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography information
Nikon S8000 Street photography information
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography features
Nikon S8000 Sports photography features
33
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography advice
Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S8000
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