Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon S6300

Let's examine more closely at the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the S6300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A3100 IS matches up against the S6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS features outer measurements 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 Nikon S6300 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3100 IS versus Nikon S6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS against the S6300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S6300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to give extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.