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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was manufactured about the same time to the L810 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A2300 grades vs the L810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon L810

 A2300 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A2300

 L810 A2300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon L810

 A2300 L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has got external 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 L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 versus the L810.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and L810 is 96 and 74 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and L810.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography info
Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Nikon L810 Street photography details
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography info
Nikon L810 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 430 gr (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $139 $280