Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-550mm (F) lens
- 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced January 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon S9300
- Successor is Nikon S9700

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was released 3 years prior to the S9500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the A3300 IS grades against the S9500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon S9500
A3300 IS | S9500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Canon A3300 IS
S9500 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon S9500
A3300 IS | S9500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS and the S9500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S9500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and S9500.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon S9500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix S9500 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-550mm (22.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 205 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 230 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $230 |