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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A2200 versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was announced 13 months prior to the S3300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A2200 scores versus the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Nikon S3300

 A2200 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A2200

 S3300 A2200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Nikon S3300

 A2200 S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2200 provides external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A2200 and the S3300.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A2200 and S3300.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A2200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 Portrait photography details
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3300 Sports photography advice
37
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography advice
Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than average (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2200
Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
36
decently wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
33
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than average (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A2200Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 280 photos 180 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $139 $99