Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
- Released February 2009

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S620 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was announced 24 months later than the S620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up against the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon S620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S620
A3300 IS | S620 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon A3300 IS
S620 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S620
A3300 IS | S620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS provides external dimensions 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 S620 has sizing of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS against the S620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and S620.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S620 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 120g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $37 |