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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was brought out very close to the H70 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony H70

 A3300 IS H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon A3300 IS

 H70 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony H70

 A3300 IS H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS comes with external measurements 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 Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the H70.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and H70.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Sony H70
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Sony H70 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Sony H70 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony H70
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $199