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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3300 IS was brought out 5 years prior to the S33 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS grades versus the S33 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S33

 A3300 IS S33 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S33 A3300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S33

 A3300 IS S33 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the S33.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and S33.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A3300 IS because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon A3300 IS will deliver extra detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S33 Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography features
Nikon S33 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S33
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S33
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S33 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/3.1")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S33 Vlogging info
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (221g)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $150