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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Released February 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A2300 versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 3 years later than the L20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the A2300 matches up against the L20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon L20

 A2300 L20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon A2300

 L20 A2300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon L20

 A2300 L20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Nikon L20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A2300 vs the L20.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and L20 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and L20.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L20 Portrait photography advice
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
lighter than others (135 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L20 Sports photography highlights
32
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Nikon L20 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition in class (125g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than others (135 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Nikon L20
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Nikon L20 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
24
lighter than others (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 135g (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $139 $120