Canon A3300 IS vs Sony HX7V

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A3300 IS and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was revealed 6 months before the HX7V so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the A3300 IS grades against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS and the HX7V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and HX7V.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.