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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Sony W370
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W370

 A3000 IS W370 

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon A3000 IS

 W370 A3000 IS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W370

 A3000 IS W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3000 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W370
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3000 IS
Street photography with Sony W370
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W370 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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