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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 5 years earlier than the L840 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3300 IS grades vs the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon L840

 A3300 IS L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon A3300 IS

 L840 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L840

 A3300 IS L840 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has got 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 L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS versus the L840.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and L840 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and L840.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L840
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has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery life (590 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery life (590 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 538 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
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 590 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $400