Canon A2100 IS vs Canon A3100 IS

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the A3100 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 10 months before the A3100 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A2100 IS grades against the A3100 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS and Canon PowerShot A3100 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A2100 IS Gallery and Canon A3100 IS Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A3100 IS has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2100 IS versus Canon A3100 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A2100 IS versus the A3100 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and A3100 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and A3100 IS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.