Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the A3000 IS (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 10 months earlier than the A3000 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1100 IS grades against the A3000 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Canon PowerShot A3000 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Canon A3000 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A1100 IS and the A3000 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and A3000 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1100 IS and A3000 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A1100 IS to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.