Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 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
- 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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The full galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W610
A3000 IS | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A3000 IS
W610 | A3000 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 24 months |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W610
A3000 IS | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |