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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 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 W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 13 months later than the W370 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W370

 A3300 IS W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3300 IS

 W370 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W370

 A3300 IS W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS offers external 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 W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the W370.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and W370.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher A3300 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W370
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
Sony W370 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Sony W370
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $200 $230