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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 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
  • Revealed January 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 4 years before the W710 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A3000 IS scores against the W710 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W710

 A3000 IS W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon A3000 IS

 W710 A3000 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W710

 A3000 IS W710 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS and the W710.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and W710.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography information
Sony W710 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Sports photography factors
Sony W710 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
rather wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony W710
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 gr (0.36 lb) 114 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $240 $90