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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was unveiled within a month of the S3300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3400 IS grades versus the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S3300

 A3400 IS S3300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon A3400 IS

 S3300 A3400 IS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S3300

 A3400 IS S3300 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3400 IS vs the S3300.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and S3300 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and S3300.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should factor the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competition (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3400 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 128g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 180 photographs 180 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $99