Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P300

Here, we will be matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the P300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 17 months before the P300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the P300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Nikon Coolpix P300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Nikon P300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS has external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the P300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and P300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and P300.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon P300 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.