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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2011
Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX230 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SX230 HS (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 6 months before the SX230 HS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS grades against the SX230 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 A3300 IS SX230 HS 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Canon A3300 IS

          

          

            
 SX230 HS A3300 IS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 A3300 IS SX230 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX230 HS has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).
See the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX230 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS against the SX230 HS.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SX230 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SX230 HS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3300 IS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

            Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 has manual focus
 includes face detect focusing
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Canon SX230 HS Street photography info
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
60
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (223g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 amazing zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (210 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
65
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (223 grams)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very long reach (392mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography features
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 rather wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 low battery pack (210 shots)
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX230 HS Vlogging information
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external microphone port
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (223g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX230 HS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX230 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCanon PowerShot SX230 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 210 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $399