Canon A3100 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's look much closer at the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 4 years prior to the Galaxy Camera which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A3100 IS matches up against the Galaxy Camera in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS features physical measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon A3100 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS against the Galaxy Camera.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3100 IS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.