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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and L20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 24 months later than the L20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3300 IS grades vs the L20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon L20

 A3300 IS L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Canon A3300 IS

 L20 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L20

 A3300 IS L20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS comes with external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon L20 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS and the L20.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and L20.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
34
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Nikon L20 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L20 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L20
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L20
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix L20
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 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 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Mic 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 149g (0.33 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $120