Canon 300D vs Canon A3300 IS

Here, we are matching up the Canon 300D versus Canon A3300 IS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Canon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 300D (6MP) and A3300 IS (16MP) and the 300D (APS-C) and A3300 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The 300D was introduced 8 years before the A3300 IS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 300D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 300D grades versus the A3300 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 300D & Canon PowerShot A3300 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 300D Gallery & Canon A3300 IS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 300D has outside measurements of 142mm x 99mm x 72mm (5.6" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 645 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Canon A3300 IS has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 300D vs the A3300 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 300D and A3300 IS is 63 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 300D and A3300 IS.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 300D using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon A3300 IS will provide greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 300D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.