| General | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot A3000 IS | PowerShot A3100 IS |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.3 Megapixel | 12.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 100 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Single Live View | Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 35 - 140 mm | 35 - 140 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.7 - 5.6 | f/2.7 - 5.6 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.70" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1600 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 0.8 fps | 0.8 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 28 mm (3.82 x 2.28 x 1.1") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) | 165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-8L | NB-8L |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Other | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
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