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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched February 2009
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was manufactured 3 years before the S3300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A1100 IS grades against the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S3300

 A1100 IS S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A1100 IS

 S3300 A1100 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k115kSharper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S3300

 A1100 IS S3300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S3300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS compared to the S3300.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and S3300.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1100 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
26
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Street photography info
Nikon S3300 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than average in class (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 grams (0.33 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $160 $99