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Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sigma DP2x front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x 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
Sigma DP2x
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 41mm (F) lens
  • 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sigma DP2s
Photography Glossary

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon A3300 IS versus Sigma DP2x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The A3300 IS was introduced around the same time to the DP2x and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3300 IS matches up against the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sigma DP2x

 A3300 IS DP2x 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Canon A3300 IS

 DP2x A3300 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sigma DP2x

 A3300 IS DP2x 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sigma DP2x has dimensions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS against the DP2x.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and DP2x is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and DP2x.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3300 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon A3300 IS will provide greater detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
Sigma DP2x Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Sigma DP2x as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (280 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Sigma DP2x
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Sigma DP2x Travel photography features
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competition (280 grams)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
resolution not great (5MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
Sigma DP2x Landscape photography features
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
manual focus
fast max aperture (f)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (41mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma DP2x as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
28
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than competition (280g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sigma DP2x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sigma DP2x
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSigma DP2x
General Information
Make Canon Sigma
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sigma DP2x
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology True II
Sensor type CCD CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 5 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 2640 x 1760
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 41mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 pounds) 280 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $699