Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W620
A3300 IS | W620 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Canon A3300 IS
W620 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W620
A3300 IS | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W620 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |