Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon L840
A3300 IS | L840 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon A3300 IS
L840 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2011 | Newer by 49 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon L840
A3300 IS | L840 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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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 |