Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon S1000pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S1000pj
A2300 | S1000pj | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A2300
S1000pj | A2300 |
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S1000pj
A2300 | S1000pj | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S1000pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | |
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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 |