Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95
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93 Imaging
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 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)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Revealed November 2010
- Replaced the Canon S90
- Replacement is Canon S100

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon S95, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S95 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and S95 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

The A3300 IS was introduced 2 months later than the S95 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the A3300 IS scores vs the S95 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot S95. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon S95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon S95
A3300 IS | S95 |
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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon A3300 IS
S95 | A3300 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon S95
A3300 IS | S95 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | November 2010 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has got physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon S95 has sizing of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon S95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the S95.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S95 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and S95.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon A3300 IS will provide extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon S95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot S95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot S95 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-11-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-105mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/500 seconds |
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 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 195g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 153 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card |
Card slots | One | - |
Launch cost | $200 | $495 |