Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 12 months after the SP-600 UZ so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS comes with physical 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 Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS and the SP-600 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SP-600 UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SP-600 UZ.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS provides an edge in sensor innovation.