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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
  • Released January 2011
Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 5 months after the S5100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3300 IS scores against the S5100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S5100

 A3300 IS S5100 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S5100 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S5100

 A3300 IS S5100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS and the S5100.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and S5100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5100 Portrait photography factors
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S5100 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S5100 Travel photography advice
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5100 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (132 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S5100
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S5100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S5100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-08-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 132 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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