Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W650

Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 12 months prior to the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS against the W650.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and W650.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.