Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Canon PowerShot N100. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Canon N100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon N100
A3000 IS | N100 |
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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A3000 IS
N100 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon N100
A3000 IS | N100 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon N100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot N100 | |
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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 |