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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c 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 S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3300 IS was announced 4 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS grades versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S810c

 A3300 IS S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A3300 IS

 S810c A3300 IS 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2011More modern by 39 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S810c

 A3300 IS S810c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS features physical measurements 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 S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S810c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the S810c.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and S810c.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S810c Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $200 $350