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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The A1300 was announced 4 years before the S33 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A1300 scores against the S33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S33

 A1300 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A1300

 S33 A1300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S33

 A1300 S33 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A1300 against the S33.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A1300 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and S33.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A1300 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon A1300 will give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography factors
Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
33
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (4.7 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Nikon S33
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (221g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S33 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S33 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors (221 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix S33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 shots 220 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $150