Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800

Let's look more closely at the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 4 years before the W800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3300 IS scores against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony W800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS and the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and W800.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.