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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 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 W710
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W710

 A3300 IS W710 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A3300 IS

 W710 A3300 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W710

 A3300 IS W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Sony W710
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3300 IS
Sports photography with Sony W710
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Sony W710
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W710
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
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