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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
  • Refreshed by Nikon P7700
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Canon A2300 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A2300 was announced very close to the P7100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A2300 matches up against the P7100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon P7100

 A2300 P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A2300

 P7100 A2300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon P7100

 A2300 P7100 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A2300 versus the P7100.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and P7100 is 96 and 82 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and P7100.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A2300 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A2300 will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Nikon P7100 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
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MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Nikon P7100
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lighter than competitors in class (125g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than others (395 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging factors
Nikon P7100 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (395 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix P7100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix P7100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-20
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.3 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.28 pounds) 395 grams (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 165
Other
Battery life 210 images 350 images
Style 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
Price at launch $139 $750