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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 13 months prior to the S4300 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the S4300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S4300

 A3200 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S4300 A3200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S4300

 A3200 IS S4300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS and the S4300.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3200 IS and S4300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S4300 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography features
Nikon S4300 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S4300 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S4300 Travel photography details
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
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really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (180 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S4300 Vlogging features
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really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 139 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 180 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $119