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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was brought out 23 months before the S5300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS grades vs the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S5300

 A4000 IS S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S5300 A4000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S5300

 A4000 IS S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A4000 IS has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S5300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A4000 IS against the S5300.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and S5300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography features
Nikon S5300 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S5300 Sports photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (175 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (175 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition in class (138g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S5300 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 138 grams (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 175 images 180 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $199 $180