Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
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16 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS First Impressions Revew
The PowerShot A3100 IS, priced at $179.99, comes in red, silver, and the blue shown here, each with a silver panel on the side. The small dot above and to the left of the lens is the mono microphone; the larger dot is the self-timer indicator lamp.
16 years ago
Steve's SnapShot Pros Cons Timing Test Results Bottom Line Pick This Up If... Canon's new PowerShot A3100 IS is one of their most compact "A" series models, thanks in large part to the addition of a Lithium-Ion battery replacing the AA-sized batteries that are normally used to power these cameras.
Pros:
- 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.
Cons:
- 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.
16 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS replaces the A2100 as the new top-of-the-range model in the affordable PowerShot range of digital cameras. Featuring a 12.1 megapixel image sensor, 4x optical zoom lens complete with image stabilizer and 2.7 inch LCD screen, the A3100 IS sports a slim and lightweight...
16 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Review
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is an entry-level digital camera that keeps shooting functions basic, yet delivers great quality images for a camera of its size and price range. There are no shiny bells and whistles to go along with the camera, but it makes good on its fit into the category of "point...
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
The entry-level Canon PowerShot A3100 is based around a 12.1-megapixel sensor, with an optically stabilized 4x, 35-140mm zoom lens. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.7 to f/5.6 across the zoom range. The Canon A3100's 2.7-inch LCD has a resolution of 230,000 dots.
Pros:
- Compact
- well-built
- 4x zoom with optical image stabilization
- Good detail from 12-megapixel sensor
- Decent 2.7-inch LCD
- Smart Auto analyzes each scene to pick the correct settings
- Good auto white balance indoors
- Face Detection
- Face Self-timer
- Very good macro mode
- Good shutter lag
- AF Assist
Cons:
- Lens doesn't go very wide
- Higher-than-average barrel distortion at wide-angle
- Soft images at full telephoto
- No manual or priority exposure modes
- Slow 0.8 frames per second continuous mode shooting
- Doesn't use inexpensive AA batteries
- Slightly below average battery life
- No HD video
- No optical
15 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Canon's PowerShot A3100 IS ($159 list) comes equipped with a 12.1 megapixel CCD optical sensor and a 4x optical zoom lens. In addition to a 2.7-inch LCD screen, this point-and-shoot sports several performance and convenience features including Smart Auto picture taking and a rechargeable lithium-ion...
16 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS review Review
The 12.1-megapixel PowerShot A3100 IS with 4x zoom makes a good first impression. Its pictures and feature set won't induce violent spasms of excitement, but its smart metal body, satisfying dimensions and straightforward controls are points in its favour
Pros:
- Smart metal body
- Clear and efficient controls
Cons:
- Poor lens performance
- Unadventurous specs
- Too expensive
16 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
Canon's 12-megapixel PowerShot A3100 IS continues the A series' trajectory toward "easy and fun" photography by abandoning a feature the line was known for in the past: AA-size batteries.
Pros:
- Optical image stabilization
- excellent photo quality for its class
Cons:
- Weak feature set
- cheap feel for its price
6 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Digital Camera
I got this along with a few other Canon camera models to test out and provide feedback on. This is, to say the least, one of my least favorite in the PowerShot line, at least of those I have dealt with thus far.
16 years ago
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS
A few years ago , Canon's PowerShot A-series of compact cameras used to be very popular with hobby photographers and were designed with that audience in mind, with robust construction, comfortable handling, optical viewfinders and manual exposure controls.
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