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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2300 and Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 3 years after the S620 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A2300 scores versus the S620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S620

 A2300 S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A2300

 S620 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S620

 A2300 S620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 offers outside 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 S620 has dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2300 and Nikon S620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 versus the S620.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S620 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and S620.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern A2300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Nikon S620
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
31
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than average (120g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging information
Nikon S620 Vlogging information
30
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S620
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 120 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $37