Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Released February 2014

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 Overview
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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony W800
A3300 IS | W800 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon A3300 IS
W800 | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 37 months |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony W800
A3300 IS | W800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE 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 | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $200 | $90 |