Canon A3300 IS vs Leica X2

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A3300 IS versus Leica X2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the X2 (16MP) is pretty similar but the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and X2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3300 IS was revealed 16 months before the X2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the X2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Leica X2. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Leica X2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS comes with external 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) and the Leica X2 has specifications of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the X2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and X2 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and X2.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A3300 IS offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.