Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus 7030

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 13 months later than the 7030 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS offers exterior 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) while the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus 7030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS and the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and 7030.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.