Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon S9500
- Successor is Nikon S9900
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Canon A2300 and Nikon S9700, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A2300 was revealed 24 months before the S9700 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A2300 scores vs the S9700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2300 & Nikon Coolpix S9700. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery & Nikon S9700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S9700
A2300 | S9700 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Canon A2300
S9700 | A2300 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S9700
A2300 | S9700 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 comes with outside 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 S9700 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Canon A2300 and Nikon S9700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 versus the S9700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S9700 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and S9700.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Nikon Coolpix S9700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 232g (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $139 | $350 |