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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 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
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched 6 months later than the S8200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A2300 matches up versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S8200

 A2300 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon A2300

 S8200 A2300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kCrisper screen (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S8200

 A2300 S8200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2300 provides physical 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) while the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2300 and the S8200.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and S8200 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and S8200.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Nikon S8200
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (213g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography factors
Nikon S8200 Sports photography factors
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (213g)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography information
33
quite wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S8200 Vlogging advice
30
quite wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-08-24
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 213g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 images 250 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
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