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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
3.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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3.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • comprehensive and fairly easy-to-follow manual
  • majority of the external controls are well-made and easy to operate
  • Macro performance is good

Cons

  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • they have come down in price dramatically
  • Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording

Key specs

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

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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

Pros

  • comprehensive and fairly easy-to-follow manual
  • majority of the external controls are well-made and easy to operate
  • Macro performance is good
  • The night photograph was good
  • Good price
  • easy to use
  • good picture quality
  • lightweight with a big view screen and fast reaction time

Cons

  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • they have come down in price dramatically
  • Optical zoom may not be available during movie recording
  • There is no dedicated button for ISO speed
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • There is no optical viewfinder on this model
  • no memory card supplied as standard and no internal memory either
  • Does the Canon A3100 IS have Weather Sealing
  • Canon A3100 IS have Touch Screen
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Canon A3100 IS is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera

Canon PowerShot A3100 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
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 A3100 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
  • 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
  • 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
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashno
Flash range3.0
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive0.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • party
  • Portrait
  • self-portrait
  • Landscape
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
Voice recordingyes
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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)240
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
GPSno
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
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
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 formatsMJPEG
Camera playbackSingle image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)15.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage2048.0 mB
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 A3100 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.4
Based on 12 reviews
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Published: 06.05.2010
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
3.0

The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS has 12 megapixels, 4x optical zoom and image stabilisation

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Review posted 3/17/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; Video mode captures nice VGA sized movies; Smart Auto shooting mode is accurate and makes the camera incredibly easy to use; Li-ion power source; More compact body than previous

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 22.03.2010
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Recent additions to Canon's popular Powershot range of A-series compact cameras have been firmly aimed at beginners, and the new A3100 model continues that approach. Thanks to the Easy, Smart Auto and Program modes, everyone in the family can use the A3100 to their full potential, regardless of their ability level. Add a 12 megapixel sensor, 4x zoom lens, 2.7 inch LCD screen and an attractive price tag of less than £200 / $200, and the A3100 IS starts to look like the perfect introduction to digital photography. Mark Goldstein discovers if the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS lives up to its full potential...

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Published: 10.06.2011
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Published: 06.04.2010
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

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Published: 09.06.2010
Canon A3100 IS Review
4.5

Canon A3100 IS review, find out how the A3100 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 22.03.2010
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Expert review of the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS review

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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon Powershot A3100 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot A3100 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/17/2010Quick TakeProsExcellent image quality; Video mode captures nice VGA sized movies; Smart Auto shooting mode is accurate and makes the camera incredibly easy to use; Li-ion power source; More compact body than previous

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Canon A3100 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 05.01.2010
Canon A3100 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.4

Canon A3100 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 A3100 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 11.01.2012
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS (Compact Camera): 4 out of 5 stars from 2 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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Published: 09.03.2010
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS review
3.5

The A3100 enters the fray with a formidable specification