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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX270 HS
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 SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was released 14 months after the S3300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Nikon S3300

 SX280 HS S3300 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2012More modern by 14 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX280 HS

 S3300 SX280 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S3300

 SX280 HS S3300 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS and the S3300.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and S3300 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and S3300.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3300 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography info
Nikon S3300 Travel photography info
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lighter than competitors (233g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (128 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX280 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (128g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-03-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233 grams (0.51 lbs) 128 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 pictures 180 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $325 $99