Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 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
- Released January 2011
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix W300. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Nikon W300
A3300 IS | W300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon A3300 IS
W300 | A3300 IS | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | January 2011 | Fresher by 77 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Nikon W300
A3300 IS | W300 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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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 |