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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and L100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was introduced 24 months after the L100 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3300 IS matches up against the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon L100

 A3300 IS L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon A3300 IS

 L100 A3300 IS 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L100

 A3300 IS L100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS offers outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS and the L100.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and L100.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon L100 Portrait photography information
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Nikon L100 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L100 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L100
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon L100 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L100
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix L100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix L100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 360 grams (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $399