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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX600 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 SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S3300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 2 years later than the S3300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX610 HS grades versus the S3300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon S3300

 SX610 HS S3300 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX610 HS

 S3300 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S3300

 SX610 HS S3300 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS and the S3300.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and S3300 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and S3300.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX610 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S3300 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography information
Nikon S3300 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S3300 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (191g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography advice
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S3300 Vlogging info
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
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 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 pictures 180 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $214 $99