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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and A3300 IS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 12 months earlier than the A3300 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the A3300 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A3300 IS

 A3100 IS A3300 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon A3100 IS

 A3300 IS A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon A3300 IS

 A3100 IS A3300 IS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon A3300 IS has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS against the A3300 IS.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and A3300 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and A3300 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon A3300 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography info
Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography highlights
Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon A3300 IS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon A3300 IS Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging factors
Canon A3300 IS Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A3300 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon A3300 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot A3300 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot A3300 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $159 $200