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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 24 months earlier than the WX80 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3300 IS grades vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Sony WX80

 A3300 IS WX80 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon A3300 IS

 WX80 A3300 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX80

 A3300 IS WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS versus the WX80.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and WX80 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and WX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged A3300 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography details
Sony WX80 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX80 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (124g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography info
Sony WX80 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3300 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX80
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 lb) 124g (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 All around 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 shots 240 shots
Style 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 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $276