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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the A3400 IS (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A3400 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") have totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The A3400 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S33 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A3400 IS matches up against the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S33

 A3400 IS S33 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S33 A3400 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2012More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S33

 A3400 IS S33 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A3400 IS against the S33.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3400 IS and S33 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3400 IS and S33.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3400 IS due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon A3400 IS will show greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A3400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S33 Portrait photography info
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count good (13 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S33 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S33 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S33 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (221g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S33 Landscape photography highlights
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rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S33 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4160 x 3120
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 180 photos 220 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $150