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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was released 13 months before the S6300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3200 IS grades against the S6300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S6300

 A3200 IS S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A3200 IS

 S6300 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S6300

 A3200 IS S6300 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A3200 IS versus the S6300.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and S6300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and S6300.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6300
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography information
Nikon S6300 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S6300 Travel photography information
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S6300 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $200