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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
37
Overall
39

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 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 S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9300
  • Successor is Nikon S9700
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was announced 11 months before the S9500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A2300 grades against the S9500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S9500

 A2300 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon A2300

 S9500 A2300 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S9500

 A2300 S9500 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 has got physical measurements 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 S9500 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A2300 versus the S9500.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and S9500 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2300 and S9500.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A2300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
31
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2300
Street photography with Nikon S9500
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
31
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9500 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (205g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9500 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2300
Vlogging with Nikon S9500
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S9500
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 205 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $139 $230