Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2200 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon P310
A2200 | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A2200
P310 | A2200 | |||
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Launched | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 17 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon P310
A2200 | P310 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2200 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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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 |