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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

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Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • fairly easy to hold and click snaps with
  • Attractive
  • simple

Cons

  • noise levels are quite high at 1600 ISO
  • none of the buttons feel cramped
  • The LCD brightness levels are quite high

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 2.8
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Pros

  • fairly easy to hold and click snaps with
  • Attractive
  • simple
  • and inexpensive
  • Fun and Easy camera line-up
  • saturation looks natural and pleasing
  • It handled everything with ease
  • it handled it very well
  • supremely fast and infallibly accurate
  • R10 is compact and versatile yet impressively affordable
  • Macro shots are quite impressive as well

Cons

  • noise levels are quite high at 1600 ISO
  • none of the buttons feel cramped
  • The LCD brightness levels are quite high
  • images also exhibit quite a bit of grain
  • darkening them a bit in image editing software
  • The Incandescent setting came out quite pink
  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • controls are not for the arthritic and never mind modes
  • seem to break in
  • the picture is a little less clear for videographers
  • not everyone needs to shoot with such costly Canon kit

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors16.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x2592
  • 3264x2448
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range35.43 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserElectronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
Face detectionyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemMono
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight5.61 oz
Width3.74 in
Height2.23 in
Depth0.94 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery life (max)5.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery level indicatoryes
Number of batteries supported1
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO minimum3200
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG XR
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Second displayno
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsAVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file system
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (17)

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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS / A3200 IS - Cameralabs
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Published: 10.06.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS / A3200 IS - Cameralabs

IntroQualitySamplesSamplesVerdictIntro Announced at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show, The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS replaces the A3100 IS at the top of Canon’s A-series compact range. With a redesigned body shape, 16 Megapixel sensor, stabilised 5x optical zoom and 3 inch screen the PowerShot A3300 IS delivers easy to use point-and-shoot modes with basic control, but…

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Published: 03.01.2012
Canon PowerShot A3300IS Review

Point and shoot cameras prove to be good options for those wanting a camera for casual photography. Even beginners wanting to get a hang of the basics

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Published: 28.04.2011
Canon A3300 IS Review
4.5

Canon A3300 IS review, find out how the A3300 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 09.07.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS - Compact Power
4.5

The PowerShot A3300 IS represents the high-end of Canon's budget series for the year, so how much does it bring to the table? Click through to find out how this handy camera for S$299 fared in our testing.

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4.0

Daniel Bell tests the Canon Powershot A3300 IS with 16Mp sensor, 5x optical zoom and dedicated mode dial.

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 15.04.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The new Canon PowerShot A3300 IS camera is firmly aimed at photography beginners. Offering a wealth of auto modes, 16 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom lens, 3 inch LCD screen and an attractive price tag of less than £150 / $180, the A3300 IS looks like the perfect family camera. Read our Canon PowerShot A3300 IS review to find out if that's the case...

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Macworld
Published: 13.09.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS point-and-shoot camera
1.5

The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is a solid sub-$200 point-and-shoot camera in more ways than one: It has a sturdy build, and it takes good-looking pictures for a camera at such a low price.

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Review: A Sub-$200 Standout
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Published: 15.08.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Review: A Sub-$200 Standout
1.5

With good image quality, optical stabilization, and creative filters, the PowerShot A3300 IS offers quite a bit more than your average sub-$200 camera.

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon Powershot A3300 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A3300 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/12/2010Quick TakeProsWell built body available in 5 colors; Red, Pink, Blue, Black and SliverComfortable control layout for sizeCaptures nice 16-megapixel photosDecent high ISO noise controlSmart Auto shooting mode is accurate and makes the camera incredibly easy to useUses a Li-ion

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Published: 15.04.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Canon PowerShot A3300 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Published: 29.04.2011
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Published: 06.06.2011
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Review
4.0

Good looks married with a high-resolution sensor and a capable focal range makes the Canon PowerShot A3300 IS appear as one of the better budget options. Read our Canon PowerShot A3300 IS review to find out more...

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Canon A3300 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 05.01.2011
Canon A3300 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Canon A3300 IS is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our A3300 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 16.03.2012
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Digital Camera

The excellent PowerShot A3300 is our top recommendation for a point-and-shoot digital camera