Canon IXUS 300 HS vs Nikon P300

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Advantages of the Canon IXUS 300 HS

Significantly smaller

100x54x23 mm

103x58x32 mm

Around 40% smaller

Higher speed movies

240 fps

120 fps

2x higher fps

Significantly thinner

0.9"

1.3"

Around 30% thinner

Slightly larger sensor

1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

Almost the same

Slightly higher true resolution

9.8 MP

9.7 MP

Almost the same

Lighter

175 g

189 g

Around 10% lighter

Faster max shutter speed

1/2500s

1/2000s

20% faster max shutter speed

Longer exposures

15s

Around 90% longer exposures

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the Canon IXUS 300 HS

Advantages of the Nikon P300

Much higher resolution screen

921k dots

230k dots

More than 4x higher resolution screen

Higher resolution movies

1080p @ 30fps

720p @ 30fps

Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video

Significantly better wide angle

24 mm

28 mm

More than 10% better wide angle

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2.0

At its widest zoom, the P300's lens captures marginally more light (0.3 f-stops)

Shoots faster

8 fps

3.7 fps

More than 2x faster continuous shooting

Slightly cheaper

$299.00

$325.45

The best price we've seen is $26 cheaper (around 10% less)

Learn more about
the Nikon P300

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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon P300

Panoramic photography

Looking for in camera panoramic stitching

One person recommends the Nikon P300:

" That one's easy. P300 has built-in panorama and D5100 doesn't."

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Very wide aperture

IXUS 300 HS:	f/2.0
P300:	f/1.8

	Better sensor types
	Better in low light

Good image stabilization

IXUS 300 HS:	Lens
P300:	Lens, Sensor shift

	Good macro capabilities
	3 cm

Very expensive

IXUS 300 HS:	$325.45
P300:	$299.00

	No boost ISO
	Lacks boost light sensitivity

	No touchscreens
	More buttons

Poor zoom

IXUS 300 HS:	3.8x
P300:	4.2x

Compared to recent pro digicams

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Very small

IXUS 300 HS:	100x54x23 mm
P300:	103x58x32 mm

Very light

IXUS 300 HS:	175 g
P300:	189 g

Very thin

IXUS 300 HS:	0.9"
P300:	1.3"

Very inexpensive

IXUS 300 HS:	$325.45
P300:	$299.00

	No external flash support
	Less expandable

	No viewfinders
	Can only preview photos on the screen

Short max exposure time

IXUS 300 HS:	15s
P300:	8s

	Neither has an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	No flip-out screens
	Less flexible

	Very small sensors
	1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm

Capture low resolution images

IXUS 300 HS:	9.8 MP
P300:	9.7 MP

	No RAW support
	Less editing fidelity

	No support for 24p
	Missing that film look

	No OLED screens
	LCD

competitors

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$300 - $315

Captures 3D images

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix P300

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Has a much larger sensor

Shoots RAW

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is slightly more expensive

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P300

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389

Has a much larger sensor

Shoots RAW

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix P300

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Compact

$163 - $228

Is slightly smaller

Records movies in 24p

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a significantly smaller screen

Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the IXUS 220 HS vs the Coolpix P300

Canon IXUS 310 HS

Pro digicam

$320 - $356

Has a slightly larger screen

Has a touch screen

Has a slower max shutter speed

Compare the IXUS 310 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the IXUS 310 HS vs the Coolpix P300

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$350

Has a much larger sensor

Shoots RAW

Is slightly more expensive

Is thicker

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Coolpix P300

Canon IXUS 230 HS

Travel zoom

$273 - $324

Records movies in 24p

Slightly closer macro focusing

Has a slower max shutter speed

Has a significantly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

Compare the IXUS 230 HS vs the Coolpix P300

Canon Digital IXUS 1000 HS

Travel zoom

$299 - $384

Higher resolution movies

Supports 24p

Much narrower aperture

Much worse wide angle

Compare the Digital IXUS 1000 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$299

Much more zoom

Higher resolution movies

Much narrower aperture

Much larger

Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the IXUS 300 HS

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289

Much more zoom

Higher speed movies

Much narrower aperture

Larger

Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix P300

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330

Much more zoom

Takes 3D photos

Much narrower aperture

Doesn't record high-speed movies

Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P300

Nikon Coolpix S8200

Travel zoom

$229

Significantly more zoom

Better macro capability

Much narrower aperture

Lacks in-camera HDR

Compare the Coolpix S8200 vs the Coolpix P300

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Nikon Coolpix P310

Canon Powershot S100

Canon PowerShot S95

Canon IXUS 220 HS

Canon IXUS 310 HS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Canon IXUS 230 HS

Canon IXUS 300 HS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Digital IXUS 1000 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

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Nikon Coolpix S9100

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