Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950
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![Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS/Canon-A3100-IS-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950/Sony-S950-front.jpg)
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon A3100 IS and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the S950 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The A3100 IS was manufactured 11 months after the S950 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3100 IS scores vs the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Sony S950
A3100 IS | S950 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon A3100 IS
S950 | A3100 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Sony S950
A3100 IS | S950 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3100 IS offers outside measurements 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 S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A3100 IS and Sony S950 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3100 IS compared to the S950.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3100 IS and S950.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3100 IS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3100 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A3100-IS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S950-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony S950 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $159 | $130 |