• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A3300 IS advantages over Nikon S7000

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 230 vs 180 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon S7000 advantages over Canon A3300 IS

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    10 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.2 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Panasonic DMC-FH3

Canon A3300 IS
Panasonic DMC-FH3
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic DMC-FH3

Nikon S7000
Panasonic DMC-FH3
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic DMC-FH3

Compared to Canon A3400 IS

Canon A3300 IS
Canon A3400 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A3400 IS

Nikon S7000
Canon A3400 IS
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S7000 vs Canon A3400 IS

Compared to Canon A2400 IS

Canon A3300 IS
Canon A2400 IS
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A2400 IS

Nikon S7000
Canon A2400 IS
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $124
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S7000 vs Canon A2400 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Canon A3300 IS
Panasonic ZS30
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

Nikon S7000
Panasonic ZS30
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compare Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic ZS30

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Canon A3300 IS
Panasonic ZS25
  • $180
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Lighter weight
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon A3300 IS vs Panasonic ZS25

Nikon S7000
Panasonic ZS25
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon S7000 vs Panasonic ZS25

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