Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix L20

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Nikon Coolpix L20 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS ×
Nikon Coolpix L20 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A3300 ISNikon Coolpix L20
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberA3300 ISL20
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9597
Width (mm)2429
Height (mm)5761
Weight (g)148135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1610
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.69
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monoaural))-
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensNikkor lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0038.00 - 136.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.007.00 - 24.00
Zoom ratio (x)53.6
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.15 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)330
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face DetectionContrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. Low Light: ISO 400-6400Auto (64 - 1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 15-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long ShutterPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 12 in. - 13 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) (30cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m, (T))-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-20
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.92-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230240
Battery form factorProprietary NB-8L2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-8L Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features5x wide-angle zoom with optical image stabilization, 720p movies, Smart AUTO, Creative FiltersSmart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Deep Red.



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