Canon A3100 IS vs Canon G9 X

Lets look more closely at the Canon A3100 IS and Canon G9 X, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and G9 X (20MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and G9 X (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A3100 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the G9 X and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the A3100 IS grades versus the G9 X in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot G9 X. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon G9 X Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS features exterior 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) while the Canon G9 X has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS and Canon G9 X in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS vs the G9 X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and G9 X is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and G9 X.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon G9 X will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.