Canon A2300 vs Nikon P600

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A2300 versus Nikon P600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 24 months prior to the P600 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon A2300 being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A2300 grades vs the P600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Nikon Coolpix P600. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Nikon P600 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon P600 has dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2300 versus Nikon P600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A2300 and the P600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and P600 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and P600.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A2300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.