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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS

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User ratings:
12
3.7 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
8 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
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3.2 out of 5
3 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
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33 %
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Pros

  • are clean and relatively noise-free
  • a zoom trigger more comfortable to use
  • straightforward

Cons

  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Canon A3000 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.6
  • Center, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS

Pros

  • are clean and relatively noise-free
  • a zoom trigger more comfortable to use
  • straightforward
  • easy- to-navigate Canon UI

Cons

  • no true optical viewfinder on this camera
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Canon A3000 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Does the Canon A3000 IS have Weather Sealing
  • Canon A3000 IS have Touch Screen
  • rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
  • the screen isn't a touch screen
  • 480p is awful for today's standards
  • Canon A3000 IS lacks manual focusing
  • Canon A3000 IS has only Contrast Based Auto Focus & lacks Phase Detect Auto Focus

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 2816x2112
  • 2272x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
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
  • Center
  • Spotus
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
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in Flash
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • party
  • Portrait
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight5.47 oz
Width3.83 in
Height2.29 in
Depth1.11 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery life (max)6.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno
Frameyes
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISOAuto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productBlack,Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HD MMC Plus
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.2
Based on 8 reviews
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Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon A3000 IS Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 28.02.2010
Canon A3000 IS Review

Canon A3000 IS review, find out how the A3000 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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PCMag UK
Published: 05.10.2010
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
4.0

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon A3000 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon A3000 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/2/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; terrific movie captures, absolutely easy to use Smart Auto shooting mode; and fun scene modes like Poster Effect Consflash is in a bad location, the continuous shooting is slow and no HD movie recording.Bottom LineThe Canon A3000 is an excellent

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon A3000 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon A3000 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/2/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; terrific movie captures, absolutely easy to use Smart Auto shooting mode; and fun scene modes like Poster Effect Consflash is in a bad location, the continuous shooting is slow and no HD movie recording.Bottom LineThe Canon A3000 is an excellent

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot A3000 IS
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CNET
Published: 16.03.2010
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot A3000 IS digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS digital camera
4.0

A small and light Canon PowerShot digital camera that produces excellent image quality

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon Powershot A3000 IS camera review
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Canon Powershot A3000 IS camera review

This camera has all that an amateur photographer needs. It is really easy to navigate all buttons have pictures on them demonstrating their use - it is simple ...

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon A3000 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 05.01.2010
Canon A3000 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Canon A3000 IS is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 35-140 mm F2.7-5.6 lens. Read our A3000 IS review to find its pros and cons.