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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A1300 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was released about the same time to the S3300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1300 grades against the S3300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Nikon S3300

 A1300 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A1300

 S3300 A1300 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Nikon S3300

 A1300 S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got physical measurements 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 S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A1300 versus the S3300.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and S3300.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography information
Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (180 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A1300Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 174 gr (0.38 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 pictures 180 pictures
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $99