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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 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 S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the S5200 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 3 years prior to the S5200 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3300 IS grades vs the S5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S5200

 A3300 IS S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S5200 A3300 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S5200

 A3300 IS S5200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with exterior 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 S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the S5200.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and S5200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography details
Nikon S5200 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (160 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S5200 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (160 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5200 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (160 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S5200
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S5200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.33 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 160 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $130