Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon D6

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Nikon D6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and D6 (21MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and D6 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3300 IS was revealed 10 years prior to the D6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS grades vs the D6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Nikon D6. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Nikon D6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Nikon D6 has dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS against the D6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and D6 is 95 and 50 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and D6.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A3300 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon D6 will give you greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.