Reasons to choose PowerShot A3100 IS
Released in 2010, PowerShot A3100 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 125 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A3100 IS28 mm²
PowerShot SX50 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot SX50 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot A3100 ISMetricPowerShot SX50 HS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
125 gWeight595 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Lithium-Ion NB-8L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot SX50 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A3100 IS has the lighter body. The PowerShot A3100 IS and PowerShot SX50 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot SX50 HS is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX50 HS
Released in 2012, PowerShot SX50 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 595 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.