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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 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 W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon W300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 7 years prior to the W300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A3300 IS grades versus the W300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon W300

 A3300 IS W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon A3300 IS

 W300 A3300 IS 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 77 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon W300

 A3300 IS W300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3300 IS versus Nikon W300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS and the W300.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and W300.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Nikon W300
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Nikon W300 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-01-05 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lbs) 231 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NB-8L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $387