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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the N100 (12MP) is fairly similar but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was revealed 5 years prior to the N100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3000 IS scores vs the N100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon N100

 A3000 IS N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A3000 IS

 N100 A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon N100

 A3000 IS N100 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Canon N100 has proportions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS versus the N100.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and N100 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and N100.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3000 IS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon N100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Canon N100 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Canon N100 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
features touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Canon N100 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Canon N100 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (289 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot N100
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot N100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-12L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $240 $349