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Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
73
Overall
68
Canon EOS-1D X front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon 1D X
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Old Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
  • New Model is Canon 1D X II
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon 1D X versus Canon A3300 IS, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the 1D X (18MP) and the A3300 IS (16MP) is pretty close but the 1D X (Full frame) and A3300 IS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 1D X was released 10 months after the A3300 IS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1D X being a Large SLR camera and the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 1D X grades against the A3300 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Canon A3300 IS

 1D X A3300 IS 
RevealedOctober 2011January 2011More modern by 10 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon 1D X

 A3300 IS 1D X 

Common features in the Canon 1D X and Canon A3300 IS

 1D X A3300 IS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1D X enjoys physical dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Canon A3300 IS has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 1D X vs the A3300 IS.

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1D X and A3300 IS is 50 and 95 respectively.

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D X and A3300 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1D X featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 1D X will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 1D X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D X as a Street photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
59
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D X Sports photography factors
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (1,120 shots)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D X Travel photography features
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
49
weather sealing
MP count good (18MP)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (1,120 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D X Landscape photography information
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (1,120 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D X Vlogging highlights
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
28
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon 1D X vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D X and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon EOS-1D XCanon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS-1D X Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-10-18 2011-01-05
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual Digic 5+ DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 61 9
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 250 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1340 grams (2.95 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 2786 not tested
Other
Battery life 1120 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E4N NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $5,299 $200