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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Later Model is Nikon P330
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the P310 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 17 months earlier than the P310 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A2200 matches up against the P310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon P310

 A2200 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A2200

 P310 A2200 
LaunchedJune 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon P310

 A2200 P310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2200 versus the P310.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2200 and P310 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and P310.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon P310 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A2200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P310 Portrait photography advice
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than average (135 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P310 Sports photography highlights
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (280 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography features
Nikon P310 Travel photography features
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than average (135g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Nikon P310
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging information
Nikon P310 Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
36
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix P310
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 135g (0.30 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $139 $700