Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The A2300 was manufactured very close to the S6300 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2300 matches up vs the S6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S6300
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A2300
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S6300
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 offers outside 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 S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the S6300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S6300.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S6300 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 photos | 230 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $139 | $200 |