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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the S6300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A3000 IS scores vs the S6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S6300

 A3000 IS S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S6300 A3000 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6300

 A3000 IS S6300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS vs the S6300.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and S6300.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S6300 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S6300
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $240 $200