Canon Powershot A3100 IS Review

Review posted 3/17/2010
Quick
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Pros |
Excellent 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 "A" series models |
Cons |
640x480 max video resolution (No HD); High ISO (1600) noise |
Bottom Line |
Canon's PowerShot A3100 IS is an easy-to-use entry-level digicam that anyone can use. Packed full of features like a 12.1-Megapixel imaging sensor and a 4x optical zoom with optical image stabilization (IS), you will be very happy with the feature set and image quality from this camera. Read more in our Full Conclusion. |
Canon's new PowerShot A3100 IS is one of the first in the "A" series line to feature a Li-Ion battery pack, instead of using standard AA-type cells. This allows the 12.1-Megapixel camera to be very thin and more compact than the other cameras in this series. The A3100 also features a 4x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization, DIGIC III image processor, Smart Auto shooting mode, a Low-Light shooting mode and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. You can pick up this camera in one of three available colors: Silver, Blue or Red.
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Features:
In the Box:
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is available now with a MSRP of US $179.99.
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Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Features:
- 12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD imaging sensor
- DIGIC III image processor
- 4x optical zoom lens with a 35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm; f/2.7 (W) - f/5.6 (T)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 2.7-inch, 230,000 dot LCD screen
- 15 - 1/1600 sec. total shutter range
- ISO 80-1600
- Smart Auto shooting mode
- Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB
- Face Detection Self-Timer
- Intelligent Contrast Correction
- Low-Light shooting mode
- PictBridge/Exif Print
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
- Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery pack
- 240 shot battery life
In the Box:
- PowerShot A3100 IS Body
- Lithium-ion NB-8L
- Battery Charger CB-2LA
- Wrist Strap WS-800
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC400
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is available now with a MSRP of US $179.99.
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