Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Released February 2012
- Later Model is Sony HX20V
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A3300 IS was launched 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A3300 IS grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony HX10V
A3300 IS | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon A3300 IS
HX10V | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony HX10V
A3300 IS | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has external measurements 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 HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the HX10V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and HX10V.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) | 234 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 320 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $616 |