Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S570

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S570 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 18 months after the S570 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3300 IS grades vs the S570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Nikon S570 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS against the S570.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S570 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and S570.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS provides an advantage in sensor innovation.