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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the S4300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3000 IS matches up against the S4300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S4300

 A3000 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S4300 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S4300

 A3000 IS S4300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS against the S4300.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S4300 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and S4300.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4300 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography details
Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 180 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $240 $119