Canon PowerShot
SX210 IS
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P300

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P300
"The P300's BSI (back side illuminated) CMOS sensor does pretty well in most shooting conditions and in normal use, image quality compares well to those of its peers with similar-sized sensors."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's image-quality
"Overall then, the P300 is a satisfying compact camera."
dpreview.com | talking about the P300's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P300

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.8
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
"The 14 megapixel sensor combined with the camera's metering system offers good image quality from 80 to 200 ISO"
digitalreview.ca | talking about the SX210 IS's image-quality
"If you are looking for a sleek compact long-range zoom camera, offering solid performance and an extended feature set, while delivering pleasing images under most general conditions, we would recommend the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS as a good solution."
digitalreview.ca | talking about the SX210 IS's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS

Zoom
 Great zoom
14x
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/3200 of a second

differences

Advantages of the Canon SX210 IS
Zoom Significantly more zoom 14x vs 4.2x
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 Around 11.5x more zoom
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/3200s vs 1/2000s
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 Around 40% faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 15s vs 8s
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 Around 90% longer exposures
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Learn more about
the Canon SX210 IS

Advantages of the Nikon P300
Aperture Much wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.1
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 At its widest zoom, the P300's lens captures much more light (1.6 f-stops)
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 4x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 8 fps vs 0.7 fps
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 Around 11.5x faster continuous shooting
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The P300's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Macro focus Better macro capability 3 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 40% closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 189 g vs 220 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Size Slightly smaller 103x58x32 mm vs 105x59x31 mm
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 Almost the same
Nikon Coolpix P300 Learn more about
the Nikon P300
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Nikon D5100 vs Nikon P300

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
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
SX210 IS:Lens
P300:Lens, Sensor shift
Lowest price Very expensive Help
SX210 IS:$293.99
P300:$299.00
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.3"
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensitivity
Weight Heavy Help
SX210 IS:220 g
P300:189 g
Size Large Help
SX210 IS:105x59x31 mm
P300:103x58x32 mm
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430
Size Is slightly smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Coolpix P300
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$340 - $389
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Coolpix P300
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$239 - $307
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Canon PowerShot SX220 HS

Travel zoom

$281 - $332
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Weight Is slightly heavier
Macro focus Slightly worse macro focusing
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the PowerShot SX220 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Compact

$148 - $179
Size Is much smaller
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix S9100

Nikon Coolpix S9100

Travel zoom

$237 - $289
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the Coolpix S9100 vs the Coolpix P300
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$319 - $330
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Coolpix P300

Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$299
Zoom Much more zoom
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Canon PowerShot SX150 IS

Travel zoom

$136 - $179
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Size Much larger
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX150 IS vs the PowerShot SX210 IS
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Travel zoom
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot SX200 IS vs the PowerShot SX210 IS

Nikon Coolpix P300 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$300 - $315
3D Takes 3D photos
Macro focus Better macro capability
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Coolpix P300

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