Canon A2300 vs Nikon S5300

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was released 23 months earlier than the S5300 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2300 grades vs the S5300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Nikon Coolpix S5300. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Nikon S5300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 provides physical dimensions 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 S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 against the S5300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S5300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and S5300.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.