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Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and S3300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was announced 2 years later than the S3300 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S200 scores against the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon S3300

 S200 S3300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon S200

 S3300 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon S3300

 S200 S3300 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S200 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S200 against the S3300.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and S3300.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S200 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S3300 will produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S200 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography information
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography advice
Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon S200
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
64
has touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
66
lighter than others (128g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography info
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging details
Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon S200 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot S200Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-21 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 180 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $293 $99