Canon A3100 IS vs Pentax W80

Lets look more in depth at the Canon A3100 IS vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 7 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A3100 IS matches up against the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS offers 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) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the W80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A3100 IS and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and W80.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A3100 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.