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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
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
  • Revealed February 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 3 years after the S3300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX410 IS scores against the S3300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Nikon S3300

 SX410 IS S3300 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2012Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX410 IS

 S3300 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S3300

 SX410 IS S3300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS and the S3300.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and S3300 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and S3300.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX410 IS to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX410 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX410 IS
Street photography with Nikon S3300
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
61
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (185 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
48
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (185 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S3300 Vlogging information
29
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 128 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 185 images 180 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $99