Canon A2300 vs Nikon L100

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon A2300 versus Nikon L100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured 3 years later than the L100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2300 matches up versus the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has proportions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 against the L100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and L100 is 96 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and L100.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A2300 to give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher A2300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.