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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs

Nikon P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Updated by Nikon P310
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P300 was brought out 8 months earlier than the S3300 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the P300 matches up vs the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S3300

 P300 S3300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon P300

 S3300 P300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2011More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S3300

 P300 S3300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P300 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3300 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P300 vs the S3300.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P300 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P300 and S3300.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older P300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P300
Portrait photography with Nikon S3300
27
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P300 Street photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (128g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P300
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
63
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
66
lighter than average in class (128g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P300
Landscape photography with Nikon S3300
43
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P300
Vlogging with Nikon S3300
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P300 and Nikon S3300
 Nikon Coolpix P300Nikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix S3300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-31 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 pounds) 128 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 240 shots 180 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $99