Canon A490 vs Nikon S3300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A490 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was unveiled 3 years before the S3300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A490 grades against the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A490 and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A490 features outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A490 vs the S3300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A490 and S3300.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be behind in sensor technology.