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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Nikon P310
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon A2200 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was brought out 4 months prior to the P300 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A2200 matches up vs the P300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon P300

 A2200 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A2200

 P300 A2200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon P300

 A2200 P300 
IntroducedJanuary 2011May 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A2200 and the P300.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and P300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2200 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography details
Nikon P300 Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography information
Nikon P300 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography features
Nikon P300 Sports photography features
37
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
70
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 Landscape photography features
Nikon P300 Landscape photography features
36
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Nikon P300 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
36
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon P300
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix P300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 280 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $139 $500