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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and A3100 IS (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was revealed 2 years later than the A3100 IS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1300 grades versus the A3100 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Canon A3100 IS

 A1300 A3100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A1300

 A3100 IS A1300 

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Canon A3100 IS

 A1300 A3100 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1300 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Canon A3100 IS has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the A3100 IS.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and A3100 IS is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1300 and A3100 IS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1300 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A1300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1300
Portrait photography with Canon A3100 IS
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good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography features
Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography advice
Canon A3100 IS Sports photography advice
33
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1300 Travel photography factors
Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1300 Landscape photography details
Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
33
decently wide (28mm)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1300
Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
28
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A1300 vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Canon A3100 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1300Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2010-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174g (0.38 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $119 $159