Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Released February 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
- Successor is Nikon P7700

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

The A3300 IS was released 13 months prior to the P7100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS grades vs the P7100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon P7100
A3300 IS | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon A3300 IS
P7100 | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon P7100
A3300 IS | P7100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS against the P7100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and P7100.
Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon A3300 IS will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $200 | $750 |