Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S30 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") use different sensor size.

The A3300 IS was revealed 13 months earlier than the S30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3300 IS scores against the S30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix S30. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon S30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S30
A3300 IS | S30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon A3300 IS
S30 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S30
A3300 IS | S30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 S30 has sizing of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS versus the S30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and S30.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon A3300 IS will deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.5fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $119 |