Canon A3300 IS vs Sony S2000

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the S2000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3300 IS scores versus the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS vs the S2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and S2000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.