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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX220
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony WX220

 A3300 IS WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WX220 A3300 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX220

 A3300 IS WX220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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).

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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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
good MP (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography information
Sony WX220 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography info
Sony WX220 Travel photography info
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Sony WX220 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX220
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
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