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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 5 months before the S8000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS scores vs the S8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S8000

 A3000 IS S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S8000 A3000 IS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S8000

 A3000 IS S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3000 IS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has sizing of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS vs the S8000.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and S8000.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S8000 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S8000 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
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, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 183 gr (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $240 $300