Canon A3300 IS vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3300 IS was launched at a similar time to the XZ-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3300 IS grades versus the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS features physical 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) and the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3300 IS versus Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS and the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3300 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A3300 IS will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.