Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

The A3300 IS was launched 7 months after the HX5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the A3300 IS grades against the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony HX5
A3300 IS | HX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon A3300 IS
HX5 | A3300 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony HX5
A3300 IS | HX5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outer measurements 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 Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS versus the HX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and HX5.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3300 IS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon A3300 IS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A3300 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
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, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149g (0.33 pounds) | 200g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $200 | $275 |