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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and W610 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was revealed 24 months prior to the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3000 IS grades against the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W610

 A3000 IS W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A3000 IS

 W610 A3000 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W610

 A3000 IS W610 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 IS against the W610.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and W610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W610 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography features
Sony W610 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than average in class (113g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Sony W610 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average in class (113g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging info
Sony W610 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than average in class (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165g (0.36 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $200