Canon A3100 IS Alternatives
The A3100 IS is rated #234 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Here is a quick overview of the A3100 IS.
12MP
1/2.3"
165 grams
35-140mm (f2.7-5.6)
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
94 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
26
above average min ISO (100)
built in lens has zoom (35-140mm 4.0 x zoom)
flash built-in
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have external mic socket
doesn't have HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Listed below are a number of alternatives to the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS listed by their total rank. It is possible to see a complete review of each camera or a comparison to the Canon A3100 IS by visiting the urls under every camera card. You can also press on the symbol to check out a visual comparison or follow this link to see them all side by side.
#1 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
above average min ISO (100)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
heavier than competitors in class (423g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
above average min ISO (80)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
does have external mic socket
does have HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
heavier than competitors in class (399g)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
above average min ISO (80)
built in lens has zoom (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
does have external mic socket
does have HDMI socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (392g)
#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
above average min ISO (100)
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
does have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (346g)
#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
above average min ISO (80)
built-in touchscreen
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI socket
doesn't have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
external flash not possible
#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built in lens has zoom (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
does have HDMI socket
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
doesn't have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
above average min ISO (80)
built in lens has zoom (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI socket
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
fixed screen
#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does have HDMI socket
doesn't have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
fixed screen
#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
above average min ISO (100)
built in lens has zoom (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
does have HDMI socket
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
doesn't have headphone socket
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
doesn't have Time Lapse mode