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Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300

Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
52
Overall
59
Canon EOS 4000D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon 4000D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 436g - 129 x 102 x 77mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon S3300, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 4000D (18MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is fairly similar but the 4000D (APS-C) and S3300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 4000D was introduced 6 years later than the S3300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S3300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 4000D matches up vs the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 4000D over the Nikon S3300

 4000D S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 74 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon 4000D

 S3300 4000D 

Common features in the Canon 4000D and Nikon S3300

 4000D S3300 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 4000D has outside dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") having a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 4000D versus Nikon S3300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 4000D vs the S3300.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 4000D and S3300 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and S3300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 4000D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon 4000D will deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern 4000D provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
78
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 4000D Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon 4000D Sports photography info
Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
60
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
56
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (500 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 4000D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (500 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 4000D Vlogging details
Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
28
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon 4000D vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 4000D and Nikon S3300
 Canon EOS 4000DNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 4000D Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-26 2012-02-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 436 gr (0.96 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 102 x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 180 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $293 $99