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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon A3300 IS versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 6 months before the WX30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the A3300 IS scores versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony WX30

 A3300 IS WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WX30 A3300 IS 
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX30

 A3300 IS WX30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3300 IS has outer dimensions 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3300 IS and the WX30.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and WX30.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3300 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Sony WX30
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX30 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Sony WX30 Travel photography details
65
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX30 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX30
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-07-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 gr (0.33 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $259