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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and A3300 IS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was released 12 months before the A3300 IS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3000 IS matches up against the A3300 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A3300 IS

 A3000 IS A3300 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 A3300 IS A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3300 IS

 A3000 IS A3300 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon A3300 IS has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3300 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the A3300 IS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and A3300 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and A3300 IS.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older A3000 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography advice
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography details
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 230 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $200