Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") possess different sensor sizes.

The A4000 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the S33 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A4000 IS scores against the S33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS & Nikon Coolpix S33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A4000 IS Gallery & Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S33
A4000 IS | S33 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A4000 IS
S33 | A4000 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S33
A4000 IS | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S33 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A4000 IS and the S33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S33.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A4000 IS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon A4000 IS will show more detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4160 x 3120 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set 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 | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 175 shots | 220 shots |
Style 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $199 | $150 |