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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the WX350 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony WX350

 A3300 IS WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WX350 A3300 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 37 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX350

 A3300 IS WX350 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got 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 WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WX350.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older A3300 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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MP count decent (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3300 IS
Street photography with Sony WX350
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3300 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
great battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3300 IS
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery life (470 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging advice
Sony WX350 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
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 focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $270