Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630
96 Imaging
39 Features
25 Overall
33


95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S630, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S630 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was launched 3 years after the S630 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A2300 scores against the S630 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix S630. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon S630 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S630
A2300 | S630 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Canon A2300
S630 | A2300 |
---|
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S630
A2300 | S630 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 offers exterior measurements 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 S630 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S630 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A2300 and the S630.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S630 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S630.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer A2300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S630 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S630 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S630 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-03 |
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 | 6.08 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 gr (0.28 lb) | 140 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-L12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $139 | $240 |