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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the S3300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX600 HS was brought out 24 months later than the S3300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores vs the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon S3300

 SX600 HS S3300 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX600 HS

 S3300 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S3300

 SX600 HS S3300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS versus the S3300.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and S3300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S3300 Sports photography features
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX600 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S3300
70
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
66
lighter than others (128g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than others in class (188 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 shots 180 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH 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 1 1
Launch price $249 $99