Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P340

Its time to look closer at the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and P340 (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 4 years before the P340 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3300 IS scores vs the P340 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has got physical 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 P340 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon P340 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the P340.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and P340.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A3300 IS will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.