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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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With the PowerShot A3100, it's fair to say Canon has the entire spectrum of compact cameras covered.From the excellent - and very cheap - Canon A490, all the way up to the top-end Canon G11, anyone in the market for a new compact camera will be able to...
Good value, Excellent image quality, Decent screen...
Uninspired design, Boring movie mode, Middling lens specifications...
With the PowerShot A3100, it's fair to say Canon has the entire spectrum of compact cameras covered.From the excellent - and very cheap - Canon A490, all the way up to the top-end Canon G11, anyone in the market for a new compact camera will be able t...
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Cameras.co.uk Updated: 2011-08-07 06:12:01
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The Canon Powershot A3100 IS is a step up on an entry level digital camera. This is mainly due to the design and build of the camera. It can take a good picture in most situations. The features on offer are solid rather than spectacular, but I thought...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2020-07-27 04:56:29
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Whether it is worth the extra AED 100 depends on your average usage and desired results. At the end of the day, both the IXUS 105 and PowerShot A3100 IS are very capable offerings by Canon for the point and shoot market.
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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 Au...
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Whether it is worth the extra AED 100 depends on your average usage and desired results. At the end of the day, both the IXUS 105 and PowerShot A3100 IS are very capable offerings by Canon for the point and shoot market.
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techtree.com Updated: 2011-08-07 06:11:59
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The Canon A3100 IS is a low price, point-and-shoot camera. It has a 12.1 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, and a 2.7" display.The A3100 IS has a simple but attractive design. It is available in three colors; silver, re...
Good design, large display, simple operation, good image quality, optical image stabilization...
Poor image adjustment option, no optical zoom while recording videos, slow performance...
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Canon's inexpensive A-series had two things going for it: Full manual control and AA batteries. The Canon A3100 has neither. Say it isn't so!Or could this be some sort of evolution in the low-end market? Instead of those PASM manual settings, you get an i...
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, Ver...
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 bel...
As our Lab Technician Luke Smith pointed out in his shooting notes, the PowerShot A3100 IS "has Canon genes." Everything works easily and just the way you expect it to work. And the results -- the quality of the images -- are pleasing. I am d...
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The Canon PowerShot A3100 is one of the many point and shoot cameras currently flooding the market. Being one of the new line-ups from Canon this year, the PowerShot A3100 IS with its new look and new features is here to please consumers who just need...
Good color reproduction, Quick to focus in good lights, Efficient Optical IS, Compact design...
Average low light performance, Noise presence and loss of details above ISO 200, Standard video resolution, Buttons feel a bit cheap...
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS which costs Rs. 8,995 is on the upper end of budget point and shoot camera. It captures good image quality for its class which makes it a good option for those who just need a camera with basic features. If you are a budge...
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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 ma...
In closing, I have to admit that I was a bit surprised by the capability of such an affordable camera. I imagine that there will be quite a few Canon A3100 models handed out as gifts to new digital camera users in the coming months and in the 2010 hol...
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is the latest in its "A" series of digital cameras, a line that has enjoyed popularity and customer loyalty since A20 launched 10 years ago. Its popularity is mostly due to the "A" series reputation for delivering excellent image quality and depend...
Easy to use, Compact, First rate optics, Excellent image quality, Very good feature set, Reasonablypriced...
No manual exposure capability, Battery life could be better, No optical viewfinder, No handgrip...
The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is noticeably different in terms of both design and size from its predecessors and is obviously targeted to casual photographers rather than photography enthusiasts who bought earlier "A" series models. Factor in the new L...
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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...
The Canon Powershot A3100 IS is a sensible choice as a first digital camera. There's nothing here to get too excited about, but the combination of ease-of-use, advanced features for beginners and solid image quality is a compelling one.The usual rang...
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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-Megapixe...
Steve's SnapShot12.1-Megapixel Imaging Sensor2.7-Inch LCD Screen4x Optical zoom lens: 35-140mm (35mm equivalent)Smart Auto modeFace DetectionLi-Ion Battery power sourceSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card compatibleVideo CaptureProsExcellent image qualityVideo mo...
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The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is an affordable 12.1 Megapixel compact with a stabilized 4x zoom lens and 2.7in LCD screen. Launched in January 2010 it replaces the best-selling PowerShot A1100 IS with a radical redesign of the body and controls. Most...
Well built, compact and classy, Excellent optical image stabilization, Fast flash recycling, Good practical zoom range.
Inconsistent image quality, Fiddly mode dial, Coarse zoom control, Poor battery life.
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS / A3100 IS verdict The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is a 12.1 Megapixel compact with a stabilised 4x optical zoom lens, and a 2.7 in LCD screen. It's the first Canon A series compact to use a Lithium-ion battery, as all prevous...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated: 2011-08-07 06:12:02
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The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is a 12.1-megapixel camera with 4x zoom that adds rechargeable batteries and some new scene modes to the tried-and-true A series formula. Here are the results of our hands-on exploration with a pre-production model...
We can't evaluate image quality based on a pre-production camera, but based on feel and features, the 12.1-megapixel Canon PowerShot A3100 IS seems like a solid choice at the $179.99 price. The fully automated mode is a sophisicated scene-recognitio...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2011-08-28 01:29:04
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Reviewers are enthusiastic about Canon's new PowerShot A3100 IS camera, the first in Canon's A-series to use a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery rather than AAs. The 12-megapixel PowerShot A3100 IS offers a number of new automatic shooting features, inc...
Very easy to use, Plenty of preset shooting modes, Cheap price...
No viewfinder, Slow flash recovery speed, Noisy lowlight shots...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2011-08-28 01:29:06
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The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS your basic point and shoot digital camera. No fancy features, advanced settings or menus can be found on this device. It is simple and easy to use, and it is ideal for the beginning photographer who doesn’t want more than t...
The 12.1MP (megapixel) resolution makes editing photos easier...
The camera features a small 4x optical zoom.
This point and shoot digital camera features only the basics and possesses no advanced features...
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