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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(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
  • Released February 2012
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was introduced 5 months prior to the S9300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A4000 IS matches up against the S9300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S9300

 A4000 IS S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon A4000 IS

 S9300 A4000 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S9300

 A4000 IS S9300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS features outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS and the S9300.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and S9300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A4000 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S9300 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (175 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (175 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition (215g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A4000 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9300
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (175 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $199 $249