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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 12 months prior to the S800c and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A2300 matches up vs the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S800c

 A2300 S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon A2300

 S800c A2300 
ReleasedFebruary 2013February 2012More modern by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S800c

 A2300 S800c 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S800c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 versus the S800c.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and S800c.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A2300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S800c Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography features
Nikon S800c Street photography features
56
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography information
Nikon S800c Sports photography information
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (140 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 Travel photography features
Nikon S800c Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery life (140 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (140 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Nikon S800c
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relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
35
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 819k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 184 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs 140 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $290