Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 2.7 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 1600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 10 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CCD |
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Sensor size | 0.24 in |
Sensor photo detectors | 11.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 10.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 px |
Other resolutions |
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Processor | DIGIC III iSAPS |
Optical zoom | 4.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 2.7 |
Maximum aperture | 5.6 |
Focal length equiv | 35 - 140 |
Focus adjustment | Auto |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | No |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 1.18 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Filter thread | no |
Folded optics | no |
Camera shutter type | Mechanical |
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Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Shutter priority | no |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | no |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 3.0 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 0.8 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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3D support | no |
Manual settings | no |
Self-timer options |
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Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Mono |
Weight | 5.47 oz |
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Width | 3.83 in |
Height | 2.29 in |
Depth | 1.11 in |
Battery life (CIPA) | 230 |
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Battery life (max) | 6.0 h |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Rechargeable battery | yes |
GPS | no |
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Frame | yes |
Image editing modes | Rotating |
ISO | Auto |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 100 |
ISO maximum | 1600 |
Maximum image resolution | 3648 x 2736 px |
White balance modes |
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Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 2.7 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 230000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Maximum resolution | 640 x 480 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Supported video file formats | AVI |
Camera playback |
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Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 30.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 30.0 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product | Black,Silver |
Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Storage types |
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HDMI | no |
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USB version | 2.0 |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | no |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
Bluetooth | no |
AV output | yes |
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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
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
A small and light Canon PowerShot digital camera that produces excellent image quality
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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.