Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Let's look closer at the Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 24 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS scores against the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and SZ-16 iHS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.