Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

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").

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot A3300 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon A3300 IS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.