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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was introduced 2 years later than the S6000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A2300 matches up vs the S6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S6000

 A2300 S6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A2300

 S6000 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S6000

 A2300 S6000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 and the S6000.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S6000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent A2300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Nikon S6000 Street photography features
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
31
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
33
really wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Nikon S6000
30
really wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $139 $300