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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX240 HS
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was brought out 6 months prior to the S3300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX230 HS matches up against the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Nikon S3300

 SX230 HS S3300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX230 HS

 S3300 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S3300

 SX230 HS S3300 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the S3300.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and S3300.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
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long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (223 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than competition (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (128 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 128 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 180 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $99