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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P300
  • Successor is Nikon P330
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 4 months prior to the P310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A2300 matches up against the P310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon P310

 A2300 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A2300

 P310 A2300 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon P310

 A2300 P310 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior 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 P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A2300 versus the P310.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and P310 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and P310.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon P310
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Nikon P310 Sports photography details
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Nikon P310
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Nikon P310 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P310 Vlogging factors
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-06-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 230 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $139 $700