Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The A3300 IS was released 24 months before the W710 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A3300 IS grades against the W710 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W710
A3300 IS | W710 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A3300 IS
W710 | A3300 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W710
A3300 IS | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Compare the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and W710.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) | 114 grams (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 240 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $200 | $90 |