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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9700
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon A2300 and Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was brought out 4 years prior to the S9900 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A2300 scores against the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S9900

 A2300 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon A2300

 S9900 A2300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S9900

 A2300 S9900 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the S9900.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and S9900 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and S9900.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The older A2300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Nikon S9900 Sports photography features
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9900 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (125 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (289 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9900 Landscape photography info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging details
Nikon S9900 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
73
decently wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
missing external mic socket
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S9900
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $139 $300