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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S3300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was brought out 4 months later than the S3300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX150 IS grades versus the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon S3300

 SX150 IS S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX150 IS

 S3300 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S3300

 SX150 IS S3300 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has sizing 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 vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS and the S3300.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and S3300 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and S3300.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3300 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Nikon S3300
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (130 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (130 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others in class (128 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (130 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
33
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (128g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-14 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 130 pictures 180 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $99