Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9300

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S9300 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A2300 matches up versus the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are available at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 provides 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 S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2300 and the S9300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S9300 is 96 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and S9300.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.