Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33
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![Canon PowerShot A1300 front Canon PowerShot A1300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A1300/Canon-A1300-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S33 front Nikon Coolpix S33 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S33/Nikon-S33-front.jpg)
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S33
A1300 | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A1300
S33 | A1300 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S33
A1300 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A1300-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S33-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1300 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |