Canon A3100 IS vs Nikon D1X

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon D1X, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and D1X (5MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and D1X (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The A3100 IS was introduced 8 years later than the D1X and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the D1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Nikon D1X. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Nikon D1X Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS features 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) while the Nikon D1X has proportions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3100 IS and Nikon D1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the D1X.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and D1X is 94 and 51 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and D1X.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A3100 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon A3100 IS will result in more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A3100 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.