Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 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
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced June 2010

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was manufactured 21 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2300 scores versus the S8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S8000
A2300 | S8000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A2300
S8000 | A2300 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S8000
A2300 | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A2300 against the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and S8000 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S8000.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon A2300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer A2300 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 183 gr (0.40 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $139 | $300 |