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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W220

 A3300 IS W220 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A3300 IS

 W220 A3300 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W220

 A3300 IS W220 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with physical 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A3300 IS against the W220.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and W220.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W220
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Sony W220
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W220 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Sony W220
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony W220
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $160