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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 2 years after the S1000pj which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2300 scores vs the S1000pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S1000pj

 A2300 S1000pj 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A2300

 S1000pj A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S1000pj

 A2300 S1000pj 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S1000pj has dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A2300 compared to the S1000pj.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S1000pj is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S1000pj.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography advice
Nikon S1000pj Street photography advice
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography details
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography details
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 grams (0.28 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $139 $289