Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Launched July 2011
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3100 IS and Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The A3100 IS was unveiled 18 months before the WX30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A3100 IS grades versus the WX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3100 IS Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Sony WX30
A3100 IS | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Canon A3100 IS
WX30 | A3100 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Sony WX30
A3100 IS | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A3100 IS comes with external 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 WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Canon A3100 IS and Sony WX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A3100 IS versus the WX30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3100 IS and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and WX30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX30 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A3100 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A3100 IS vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2011-07-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $159 | $259 |