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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Successor is Nikon P7100
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon A2300 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and P7000 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The A2300 was released 15 months later than the P7000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A2300 grades against the P7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon P7000

 A2300 P7000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012November 2010More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon A2300

 P7000 A2300 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon P7000

 A2300 P7000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has sizing of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 and the P7000.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and P7000 is 96 and 85 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and P7000.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A2300 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon A2300 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher A2300 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon P7000
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Nikon P7000
56
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Nikon P7000
32
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Nikon P7000 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery pack (350 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
heavier than average (310g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Nikon P7000 Vlogging information
30
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
comes with mic jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (310 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix P7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-11-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.28 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $354