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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 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
  • Launched January 2011
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S640 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 18 months after the S640 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A3300 IS grades against the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S640

 A3300 IS S640 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S640 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S640

 A3300 IS S640 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S640 has proportions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the S640.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and S640.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S640
34
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Nikon S640
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S640
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S640 Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (130g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S640
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 130 grams (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $200 $225