Canon A1100 IS vs Sony G3

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon A1100 IS vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was unveiled 2 months later than the G3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the A1100 IS grades versus the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1100 IS Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS comes with external measurements 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 Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A1100 IS vs the G3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and G3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1100 IS to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.