Canon PowerShot A3300 IS

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

10
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Durable construction, Fun creative filters, Good performance for the price.
HD video recording, numerous modes, excellent image quality, fast processing.
Attractive design, 16-megapixel CCD sensor, 5x zoom lens ranges from 28-140mm, Long shutter mode, Smart Auto mode intelligently selects optimal scene mode for your situation, Creative filters for fun effects, Simple controls, HD movie recording.

Cons:

Battery life is only fair.
Suffers in low light conditions.

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Last revision on February 12, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Durable construction, Fun creative filters, Good performance for the price
HD video recording, numerous modes, excellent image quality, fast processing
Attractive design, 16-megapixel CCD sensor, 5x zoom lens ranges from 28-140mm, Long shutter mode, Smart Auto mode intelligently selects optimal scene mode for your situation, Creative filters for fun effects, Simple controls, HD movie recording
Mode dial, Macro mode

Reviewers Didn't Like

Battery life is only fair
Suffers in low light conditions
Flat buttons can be tricky to press
16-megapixel sensor resolves equivalent to a 12-megapixel sensor thanks to noise suppression, No ASM exposure modes, Only digital zoom during movies, Slightly soft corners at wide-angle
Difficult to operate control pad, No HDMI port, Poor continuous shooting performance
Continuous shooting isn't fast enough

Expert reviews and ratings

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

By PCWorld on August 15, 2011

If you’ve £150 or less to spend and are looking for a compact camera with a high pixel sound and a decent sized screen then the PowerShot S3300 IS most definitely fits the bill. Those on a tighter budget may also want to consider the lower...

By Pocket-lint on July 29, 2011

Good resolution, screen lens and zoom give this easy-to-use camera big appeal...

By Computeractive on July 18, 2011

Even though the Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is considered a mid-level compact camera at S$299, its performance is anything but. It packs a steady stream of features, from the fun ones like effects filters, to useful ones like the face recognition button....

By HardwareZone.com on July 09, 2011

The latest user-friendly PowerShot replaces the older A3100 IS, offering a number of exciting upgraded features designed to tempt budding photographers looking for their first compact. Although aimed at beginners, the A3300 IS has quite a bit more...

By TechRadar on June 07, 2011

The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS offers up nice features and excellent photos while staying simple and affordable....

By CNET Asia on May 04, 2011

The A3300 IS is an affordable beginner’s compact that’s unfortunately let down by disappointing build quality and a lack of new, innovative features Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and...

By Digital Camera Buyer on May 02, 2011

Ok, so as a brand new camera the Canon Powershot A3300 IS doesn't break any new ground, but what it does offer is a decent build, good image quality and excellent noise control for the resolution and tiny sensor. It also offers fun features such as...

By PhotographyBLOG on April 15, 2011

The Canon Powershot A3300 IS will not be the most stylish digital camera I review this year or have the most exciting features, but it does what it sets out to do well. In a nutshell it takes a good photo and is available at a very reasonable price....

By Cameras UK on April 01, 2011

The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is Canon's top of the range PowerShot A-series camera. Price-wise, it occupies the higher-end of the budget compact market and is designed to appeal to people looking for a point-and-shoot camera that offers a little bit...

By Camera Labs on April 01, 2011

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