Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W690

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 13 months earlier than the W690 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3300 IS scores against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A3300 IS versus the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and W690.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.