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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was launched 12 months before the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A3300 IS matches up against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W620

 A3300 IS W620 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon A3300 IS

 W620 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W620

 A3300 IS W620 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider 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) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the W620.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and W620.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W620 Portrait photography highlights
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good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than others (116g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W620 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W620 Landscape photography factors
42
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony W620
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 149g (0.33 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $200 $102