Canon A3300 IS vs Casio EX-Z550

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 13 months later than the EX-Z550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS scores vs the EX-Z550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. 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) and the Casio EX-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS and Casio EX-Z550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the EX-Z550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and EX-Z550 is 95 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and EX-Z550.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS provides an edge in sensor technology.