Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Canon PowerShot A2300

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelCoolpix P100PowerShot A2300
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels10.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x4804608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range26 - 678 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom26.1x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.0f/2.8 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage97%
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range3.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Video FormatsH.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Dimensions114 x 83 x 99 mm (4.49 x 3.27 x 3.9")95 x 54 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.13 x 0.79")
      Weight (inc. batteries)481 g (1.06 lb / 16.97 oz)125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.6 x 2.2"
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Battery PackEN-EL5NB-11L
      Battery Life210 shots
      Internal Storage43 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon Coolpix P100 Canon PowerShot A2300
      Self TimerYes (2 to 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.