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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The A2300 was announced 4 years prior to the S33 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A2300 scores against the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S33

 A2300 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A2300

 S33 A2300 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S33

 A2300 S33 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2300 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2300 versus Nikon S33 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A2300 versus the S33.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A2300 and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and S33.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A2300 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon A2300 will offer greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older A2300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S33 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good MP (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography details
Nikon S33 Street photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography advice
Nikon S33 Sports photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
weather sealing
good MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A2300
Landscape photography with Nikon S33
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 Vlogging features
Nikon S33 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S33
Category 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 measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 4.7 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 220 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $139 $150