Canon A3100 IS vs Sony A6300

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony A6300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and A6300 (24MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3100 IS was introduced 7 years earlier than the A6300 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon A3100 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3100 IS grades vs the A6300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3100 IS has got external 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 Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the A6300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and A6300 is 94 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and A6300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A3100 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A6300 will provide you with more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.