Canon A3100 IS vs Sony HX99

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3100 IS versus Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) provide different sensor measurements.

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The A3100 IS was unveiled 9 years before the HX99 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A3100 IS grades against the HX99 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3100 IS offers exterior 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) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A3100 IS against the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and HX99.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A3100 IS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will deliver greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.