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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 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
  • Launched January 2010
Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Successor is Nikon P7100
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is very close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and P7000 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 IS was released 10 months earlier than the P7000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3000 IS scores versus the P7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon P7000

 A3000 IS P7000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Canon A3000 IS

 P7000 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedNovember 2010January 2010Newer by 10 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon P7000

 A3000 IS P7000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS has got 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 Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the P7000.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and P7000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and P7000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field trickier. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon P7000 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography advice
Nikon P7000 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon P7000 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P7000 Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others (310g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon P7000 Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P7000
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others (310 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon P7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon P7000
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix P7000
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix P7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2010-11-23
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 80%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.36 pounds) 310 grams (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 second delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $240 $354