Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX70

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was released 13 months before the WX70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3300 IS provides 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS against the WX70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3300 IS and WX70.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3300 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.