Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2011
- New Model is Nikon P310

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 Overview
The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and P300 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was announced 4 months prior to the P300 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3300 IS scores against the P300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon P300
A3300 IS | P300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Canon A3300 IS
P300 | A3300 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon P300
A3300 IS | P300 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has physical dimensions 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 P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the P300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and P300 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and P300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix P300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix P300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-05-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-100mm (4.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 189g (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $500 |