Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Following is a detailed review of the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SX600 HS (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 4 years before the SX600 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3300 IS scores vs the SX600 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot SX600 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon SX600 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX600 HS has dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX600 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SX600 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SX600 HS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind in sensor tech.