Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
- 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A3000 IS was revealed about the same time to the W370 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W370
A3000 IS | W370 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3000 IS
W370 | A3000 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W370
A3000 IS | W370 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS against the W370.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and W370.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W370 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-05 | 2010-01-07 |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 34-238mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.6-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165 gr (0.36 pounds) | 179 gr (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $240 | $230 |