Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 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
- Revealed January 2011
(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

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.

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S33
A3300 IS | S33 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A3300 IS
S33 | A3300 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S33
A3300 IS | S33 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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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 |