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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the S3300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3000 IS scores vs the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S3300

 A3000 IS S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S3300 A3000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S3300

 A3000 IS S3300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has specifications 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 change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS versus the S3300.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and S3300.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Nikon S3300 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S3300 Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors in class (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 180 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $240 $99