Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S8000
A3000 IS | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A3000 IS
S8000 | A3000 IS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S8000
A3000 IS | S8000 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | June 2010 | Same generation | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and S8000 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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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 |