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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced within a month of the WX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3300 IS grades versus the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony WX10

 A3300 IS WX10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WX10 A3300 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX10

 A3300 IS WX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has got external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the WX10.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WX10.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
Sony WX10 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography features
Sony WX10 Travel photography features
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography details
Sony WX10 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging factors
Sony WX10 Vlogging factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 161 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BG1
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 Single Single
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