Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980

Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot A3300 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberA3300 ISDSC-S980
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9593
Width (mm)2424
Height (mm)5756
Weight (g)148135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.53
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.81
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monoaural))Motion JPEG AVI
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensSony Lens, 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0033.00 - 132.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)54
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.360.18 - 0.40
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)35
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 25
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect with Face DetectionContrast Detection; 9-area
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. Low Light: ISO 400-6400Auto, 100, 200, 400, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash wb
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 151/2000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AEMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long ShutterEasy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Soft snap, Snow, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 12 in. - 13 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) (30cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m, (T))ISO Auto: 0.5m - 3.5m(W), 0.5m - 1.5m(T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-12
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
  • multi-terminal
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.92-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.81
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.55-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.59-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)7.6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230310
Battery form factorProprietary NB-8LProprietary NP-BK1
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-8L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BK1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite
  • sony cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features5x wide-angle zoom with optical image stabilization, 720p movies, Smart AUTO, Creative FiltersOptical Image Stabilization, Easy Mode, Face Detection, In-camera Retouching. Available in silver, black and pink.



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