Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was released 2 years after the G3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3300 IS scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony G3
A3300 IS | G3 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Canon A3300 IS
G3 | A3300 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony G3
A3300 IS | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony G3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS vs the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and G3.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon A3300 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony G3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $200 |