Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX50V

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon A3300 IS and Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3300 IS scores vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS vs the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and HX50V is 95 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and HX50V.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind in sensor technology.