Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched February 2012
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released February 2013
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S3500 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A2300 was brought out 12 months before the S3500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2300 scores versus the S3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix S3500. The entire galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon S3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S3500
A2300 | S3500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Canon A2300
S3500 | A2300 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S3500
A2300 | S3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 features outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S3500 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 vs the S3500.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S3500 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and S3500.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S3500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-02-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-182mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $139 | $85 |