• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 240.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S3300 advantages over Canon 150 IS

  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 150 IS advantages over Nikon S3300

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    240 mm vs 156 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm JX280

Nikon S3300
Fujifilm JX280
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
Canon 150 IS
Fujifilm JX280
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Nikon S4300

Nikon S3300
Nikon S4300
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
Canon 150 IS
Nikon S4300
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $170
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Panasonic SZ3

Nikon S3300
Panasonic SZ3
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video
Canon 150 IS
Panasonic SZ3
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • $125
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 24p video
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Fujifilm JX680

Nikon S3300
Fujifilm JX680
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Canon 150 IS
Fujifilm JX680
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compared to Canon 190 IS

Nikon S3300
Canon 190 IS
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Canon 150 IS
Canon 190 IS
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $189
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
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