Canon N vs Nikon S3300

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon N vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was unveiled 12 months later than the S3300 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the N matches up vs the S3300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are provided at Canon N Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N has outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N vs Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the N against the S3300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the N and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and S3300.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer N should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.