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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out 19 months prior to the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the SP-820UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 A3300 IS SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Canon A3300 IS

 SP-820UZ A3300 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 19 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ

 A3300 IS SP-820UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outside dimensions 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 SP-820UZ has proportions of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS versus the SP-820UZ.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SP-820UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon A3300 IS to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (485 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent megapixels (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (485 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Landscape photography features
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (485g)
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Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISOlympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 15.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 485 grams (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $299