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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Canon A3100 IS
(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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A3100 IS (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3100 IS was released 24 months earlier than the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the A3100 IS grades vs the W610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Sony W610

 A3100 IS W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A3100 IS

 W610 A3100 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Sony W610

 A3100 IS W610 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A3100 IS versus the W610.

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3100 IS and W610.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony W610 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony W610 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3100 IS
Sports photography with Sony W610
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3100 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W610
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3100 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W610 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
28
pretty wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3100 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A3100 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $200