Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D3100

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon D3100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A2100 IS (12MP) and the D3100 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the A2100 IS (1/2.3") and D3100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The A2100 IS was unveiled 22 months before the D3100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A2100 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2100 IS matches up versus the D3100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A2100 IS & Nikon D3100. The full galleries are provided at Canon A2100 IS Gallery & Nikon D3100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS features outer measurements of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon D3100 has specifications of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A2100 IS versus the D3100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2100 IS and D3100 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A2100 IS and D3100.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2100 IS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon D3100 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.