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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
  • 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2300 was launched at a similar time to the S3300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2300 matches up vs the S3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Nikon S3300

 A2300 S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A2300

 S3300 A2300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Nikon S3300

 A2300 S3300 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the S3300.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2300 and S3300.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2300 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A2300
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2300
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
66
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon A2300 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A2300Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2300 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photos 180 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $139 $99