Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Nikon P300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

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").

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.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P310. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon P310
A2100 IS | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A2100 IS
P310 | A2100 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 40 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon P310
A2100 IS | P310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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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 |