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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 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 S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 2 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A2300 scores vs the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S640

 A2300 S640 
RevealedFebruary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon A2300

 S640 A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S640

 A2300 S640 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 versus the S640.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and S640 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and S640.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2300 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A2300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Nikon S640
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than average (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (210 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
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
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 130g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $139 $225