Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and A810 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe A3100 IS was unveiled 3 years before the A810 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3100 IS scores vs the A810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot A810. The full galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon A810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A810
A3100 IS | A810 |
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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon A3100 IS
A810 | A3100 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon A810
A3100 IS | A810 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon A810 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS against the A810.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and A810 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and A810.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A810 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon A810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot A810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Canon PowerShot A810 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 171 gr (0.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 shots |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $159 | $99 |