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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 ×
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-W170Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-W170A3300 IS
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9495
Width (mm)2424
Height (mm)5857
Weight (g)169148
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.116
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 380(0.2 mp other)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.60.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-1MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monoaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss, 9 elements in 7 groups including 1 ED, 3 aspherical elementsCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 140.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 25.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.08 - 0.300.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)103
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 25
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point Contrast DetectionContrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. Low Light: ISO 400-6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater (4)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEasy, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Smile Shutter, Underwater, High SensitivityPortrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synch
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: Wide: 0.2 - 4.2m; Tele: 0.5 - 2.7mAuto ISO: 12 in. - 13 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) (30cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m, (T))
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)15-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • multi-jack
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.642.92
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.60.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.360.55
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.40.59
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.62-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.08
Startup time (s)2.82.2
Play -> record time (s)1.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)11.67.6
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)370230
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NB-8L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-8L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSony's D-Range Optimizer to retrieve picture detail in photos with harsh highlights or dark shadows5x wide-angle zoom with optical image stabilization, 720p movies, Smart AUTO, Creative Filters



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