Canon A3100 IS vs Sony HX90V

The following is a complete review of the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 6 years before the HX90V which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A3100 IS matches up vs the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony HX90V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A3100 IS vs the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and HX90V.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX90V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.