Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX40 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 20 months prior to the SX40 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A3100 IS scores against the SX40 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon SX40 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS has physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Canon SX40 HS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX40 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the SX40 HS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and SX40 HS is 94 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and SX40 HS.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.