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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S6300
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S6300

 A2300 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A2300

 S6300 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S6300

 A2300 S6300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

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

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Nikon S6300
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Nikon S6300
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (125g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S6300
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