Canon A2300 vs Nikon S5100

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 18 months after the S5100 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the A2300 matches up versus the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 provides outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S5100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A2300 against the S5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S5100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A2300 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A2300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.