Canon A3100 IS vs Pentax VS20

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon A3100 IS versus Pentax VS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 3 years before the VS20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up versus the VS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Pentax Optio VS20. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Pentax VS20 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax VS20 has proportions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS vs the VS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and VS20 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and VS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax VS20 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.