Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S3300

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years prior to the S3300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the S3300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and S3300 is 90 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and S3300.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to result in extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.