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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS versus Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the D10 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 7 months after the D10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3100 IS scores vs the D10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon D10

 A3100 IS D10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A3100 IS

 D10 A3100 IS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Canon D10

 A3100 IS D10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS offers outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon D10 has sizing of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3100 IS versus Canon D10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS against the D10.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and D10 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and D10.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger A3100 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon D10 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon D10 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Sports photography features
Canon D10 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography details
Canon D10 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
53
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography details
Canon D10 Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
Vlogging with Canon D10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
26
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon A3100 IS vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISCanon PowerShot D10
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot D10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/5000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 190g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
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 ID NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $159 $299