Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Canon PowerShot A3100 IS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Canon A3100 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A3100 IS
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Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Canon A3000 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3100 IS
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Revealed | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Examine the Canon A3000 IS and Canon A3100 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon A3100 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | |
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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 |