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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX520 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
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 19 months after the S3300 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX510 HS grades against the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S3300

 SX510 HS S3300 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2012More modern by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX510 HS

 S3300 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S3300

 SX510 HS S3300 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Nikon S3300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS and the S3300.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and S3300 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and S3300.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3300 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
34
focusing manually
has face detection focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S3300 Travel photography factors
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
66
lighter than others (128 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S3300 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-08-22 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 349 gr (0.77 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 250 images 180 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $249 $99