Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 and Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon P300
A2200 | P300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A2200
P300 | A2200 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon P300
A2200 | P300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2011 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Canon A2200 and Nikon P300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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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 |