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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the S8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up against the S8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S8000

 A3300 IS S8000 
RevealedJanuary 2011June 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon A3300 IS

 S8000 A3300 IS 
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S8000

 A3300 IS S8000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has specifications of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the S8000.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and S8000.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Nikon S8000
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S8000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lbs) 183g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $300