Canon A2300 vs Nikon P300

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A2300 and Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 9 months later than the P300 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the P300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A2300 and the P300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and P300 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and P300.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A2300 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer A2300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.