Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1300 was introduced 12 months earlier than the S800c so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1300 grades versus the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S800c
A1300 | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon A1300
S800c | A1300 | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S800c
A1300 | S800c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 provides exterior measurements 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 S800c has proportions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
See the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 vs the S800c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and S800c.
As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-02-04 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lbs) | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 140 shots |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $119 | $290 |