Canon A3100 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Below is a detailed review of the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX220 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was launched 13 months earlier than the SX220 HS making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS features external measurements 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 SX220 HS has sizing of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3100 IS and Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the SX220 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and SX220 HS is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and SX220 HS.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older A3100 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.