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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the A3300 IS (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was brought out 14 months later than the A3300 IS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1300 grades against the A3300 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A3300 IS

 A1300 A3300 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A1300

 A3300 IS A1300 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A3300 IS

 A1300 A3300 IS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon A3300 IS has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the A3300 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A3300 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and A3300 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography details
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1300
Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography details
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography info
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 230 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $119 $200