Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 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
- Revealed January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Sony W610
A3100 IS | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A3100 IS
W610 | A3100 IS | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Sony W610
A3100 IS | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |