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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 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
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
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3100 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the A3100 IS (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced around the same time to the A3100 IS and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the A3100 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A3100 IS

 A3000 IS A3100 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 A3100 IS A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3100 IS

 A3000 IS A3100 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS offers 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) while the Canon A3100 IS has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3000 IS vs the A3100 IS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and A3100 IS is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and A3100 IS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon A3100 IS to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon A3100 IS Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography features
Canon A3100 IS Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography information
Canon A3100 IS Sports photography information
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography factors
Canon A3100 IS Travel photography factors
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon A3100 IS Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Canon A3100 IS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3100 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot A3100 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-05 2010-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.7-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID NB-8L NB-8L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $159