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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

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Pros

  • processor and AF tracking together proved remarkably powerful yet accessible for learners
  • rapid and reliably capable of keeping up with subjects
  • small

Cons

  • small size does occasionally make the camera feel front-heavy when using larger lenses
  • the dynamic range to be slightly disappointing
  • EOS R7 back right now is a lack of native lenses

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.6
  • Continuous, Single
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

Pros

  • processor and AF tracking together proved remarkably powerful yet accessible for learners
  • rapid and reliably capable of keeping up with subjects
  • small
  • light
  • and good to hold
  • excellent AF performance
  • produces vibrant and sharp images
  • Dual Pixel autofocus is tenacious and accurate
  • R10 is compact and versatile yet impressively affordable
  • Dual Pixel autofocus is also fast and reliable
  • excellent battery life and ergonomics

Cons

  • small size does occasionally make the camera feel front-heavy when using larger lenses
  • the dynamic range to be slightly disappointing
  • EOS R7 back right now is a lack of native lenses
  • not everyone needs to shoot with such costly Canon kit
  • the picture is a little less clear for videographers
  • sadly no longer a dedicated button for ISO speed
  • low-resolution LCD screen and an even slower continuous shooting speed
  • lack of any kind of hand-grip
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording
  • Canon A1100 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x140
ProcessorDIGIC III iSAPS
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.7
Maximum aperture5.6
Focal length equiv35 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.1 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneno
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.47 oz
Width3.76 in
Height2.46 in
Depth2.46 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)140
Battery life (max)8.0 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedyes
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playbackMovie
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Brown
  • Green
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage128.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HD MMC Plus
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (12)

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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 17.03.2009
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a brand new 12 megapixel compact digital camera with a 4x optical zoom lens. Offering a focal range of 35-140mm, the A1100 offers Optical Image Stabilization and motion detection technology to help combat camera shake. There’s a 2.5 inch LCD screen on the back with a wide viewing angle, plus a traditional optical viewfinder, new Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology for true point-and-shoot operation, and a veritable wealth of Face Detection options. Available in silver, grey, blue, pink and green, the Canon A1100 IS won’t be available until early-April, but that hasn’t stopped us from already reviewing this $199.99 / £219.00 / €259.00 camera.

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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Cameralabs
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Published: 08.12.2009
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS | Cameralabs

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 17.03.2009
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Expert review of the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS digital camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Published: 01.04.2009
Canon PowerShot A1100 review
4.0

A fully featured compact camera with a disappointing screen

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon Powershot A1100 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A1100 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Canon's Press Release LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced 10 new PowerShot cameras that offer an array of photographic options for the entry-level consumer right up to the photo enthusiast. Whether on a family vacation,

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Published: 07.07.2009
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

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Published: 17.02.2009
Canon A1100 IS Review

Canon A1100 IS review, find out how the A1100 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon A1100 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 18.02.2009
Canon A1100 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Canon A1100 IS is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 35-140 mm F2.7-5.6 lens. Read our A1100 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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Steve's Conclusion To start out 2009, Canon has released the A1100 IS, upgrading the A1000 IS from last year. Two of the major upgrades to the A1100 IS are a 12.1-Megapixel sensor and the new DIGIC 4 processor. This new processor allows the camera to access information taken from thousands of images