Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released February 2014
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX220, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe A3300 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the WX220 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up against the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony WX220
A3300 IS | WX220 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon A3300 IS
WX220 | A3300 IS | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX220
A3300 IS | WX220 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS has got outside 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX220 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3300 IS against the WX220.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and WX220.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX220 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.70 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 grams (0.33 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | 210 photographs |
Form 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) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $200 | $198 |