• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 132.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A470 advantages over Sony WX300

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $330 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.26 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony WX300 advantages over Canon A470

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 132 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Thinner
    25 mm vs 41 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    12 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S730

Canon A470
Sony DSC-S730
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A470 vs Sony DSC-S730

Sony WX300
Sony DSC-S730
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX300 vs Sony DSC-S730

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LS85

Canon A470
Panasonic DMC-LS85
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $120
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A470 vs Panasonic DMC-LS85

Sony WX300
Panasonic DMC-LS85
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $120
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX300 vs Panasonic DMC-LS85

Compared to Canon A490

Canon A470
Canon A490
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Canon A470 vs Canon A490

Sony WX300
Canon A490
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony WX300 vs Canon A490

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Canon A470
Panasonic ZS25
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A470 vs Panasonic ZS25

Sony WX300
Panasonic ZS25
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony WX300 vs Panasonic ZS25

Compared to Sony WX350

Canon A470
Sony WX350
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A470 vs Sony WX350

Sony WX300
Sony WX350
  • $500
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • $288
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video

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