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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Released January 2010
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Refreshed by Nikon S9500
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3000 IS grades versus the S9300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon S9300

 A3000 IS S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon A3000 IS

 S9300 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2010More recent by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S9300

 A3000 IS S9300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the S9300.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and S9300.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography information
Nikon S9300 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-05 2012-07-16
Physical type 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $240 $249