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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 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 L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A2300 versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the L28 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 11 months before the L28 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2300 grades vs the L28 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon L28

 A2300 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A2300

 L28 A2300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon L28

 A2300 L28 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical dimensions 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 L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 compared to the L28.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and L28 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and L28.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L28 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon L28
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decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography info
Nikon L28 Sports photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Nikon L28 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
great battery (280 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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rather wide (26mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix L28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 210 photos 280 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $139 $90