Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon S3300

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon S3300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.