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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1

Portability
95 Imaging
38 Features
30 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
31 Overall
34

Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced very close to the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Pentax S1

          

          

            
 A3300 IS S1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon A3300 IS

          

          

            
 S1 A3300 IS 
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax S1

          

          

            
 A3300 IS S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A3300 IS and the S1.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and S1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

            Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Pentax S1
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Pentax S1 Travel photography factors
65
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic socket
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 quite wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Pentax S1
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISPentax Optio S1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Pentax Optio S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $174