Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the A810 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A3300 IS was brought out 13 months prior to the A810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3300 IS grades against the A810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot A810. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A810
A3300 IS | A810 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon A3300 IS
A810 | A3300 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon A810
A3300 IS | A810 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon A810 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS versus the A810.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and A810 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and A810.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon A810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot A810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot A810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 171 gr (0.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 | 230 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $99 |