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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched February 2009
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was brought out 4 years prior to the P310 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2100 IS grades against the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon P310

 A2100 IS P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A2100 IS

 P310 A2100 IS 
IntroducedJune 2012February 2009Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon P310

 A2100 IS P310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS has physical dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon P310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A2100 IS compared to the P310.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and P310 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2100 IS and P310.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older A2100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
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features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography details
Nikon P310 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P310
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon P310 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
31
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon P310 Vlogging advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $220 $700