Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(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
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- 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

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.

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.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon P7100
A2300 | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A2300
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon P7100
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same 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).
Examine the Canon A2300 and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2300 vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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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 |