Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon A1300 and Nikon P510 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon A1300 has external dimensions of 95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18″) and weighs 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P510 has external dimensions of 120 x 83 x 102 mm (4.72 x 3.27 x 4.02″) and weighs 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon A1300 and the Nikon P510. Canon A1300 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 25mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 72mm thinner than Nikon P510.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon A1300 and Nikon P510.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon A1300 and Nikon P510.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon A1300 is significantly lighter (381g ) than the Nikon P510 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot A1300 nor Nikon Coolpix P510 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon P510's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon A1300's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Nikon P510 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon A1300 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to P510.