Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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![Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS/Canon-A3300-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Released January 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The A3300 IS was launched 12 months prior to the SP-620 UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
A3300 IS | SP-620 UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Canon A3300 IS
SP-620 UZ | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-620 UZ
A3300 IS | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SP-620 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS against the SP-620 UZ.
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and SP-620 UZ.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3300-IS-vs-Olympus-SP-620-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 435 gr (0.96 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-8L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $199 |