Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon P310

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was introduced 3 years before the P310 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Nikon P310 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS offers outer dimensions 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 P310 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A3100 IS versus the P310.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and P310 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and P310.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon P310 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.