Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Later Model is Canon SX710 HS
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX700 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SX700 HS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A3300 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the SX700 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3300 IS scores versus the SX700 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Canon SX700 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon SX700 HS
A3300 IS | SX700 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon A3300 IS
SX700 HS | A3300 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX700 HS
A3300 IS | SX700 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3300 IS versus Canon SX700 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SX700 HS.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SX700 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and SX700 HS.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX700 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | PureColor II G TFT |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NB-6LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $349 |