Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H55
95 Imaging
39 Features
30 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H55 Key Specs
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- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A3300 IS was brought out 7 months later than the H55 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A3300 IS scores vs the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony H55
| A3300 IS | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon A3300 IS
| H55 | A3300 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony H55
| A3300 IS | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS against the H55.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and H55 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and H55.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A3300 IS will have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-8L | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $200 | $235 |
