Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon L20

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the L20 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was revealed 12 months later than the L20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A3100 IS grades against the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Nikon Coolpix L20. The full galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Nikon L20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS comes with 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 Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS versus the L20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and L20 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and L20.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3100 IS to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent A3100 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.