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Reviews of Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS.
 
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The editors liked

  • Very easy to use
  • Plenty of preset shooting modes
  • Cheap price
  • Easy to use
  • Compact
  • First rate optics
  • Excellent image quality
  • Very good feature set
  • Reasonablypriced
  • 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...
  • The 12.1MP (megapixel) resolution makes editing photos easier
  • Optical image stabilization
  • Excellent photo quality for its class
  • Well built
  • Compact and classy
  • Excellent optical image stabilization
  • Fast flash recycling
  • Good practical zoom range.

The editors didn't like

  • No viewfinder
  • Slow flash recovery speed
  • Noisy lowlight shots
  • No manual exposure capability
  • Battery life could be better
  • No optical viewfinder
  • No handgrip
  • 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...
  • The camera features a small 4x optical zoom.
  • Weak feature set
  • Cheap feel for its price
  • Inconsistent image quality
  • Fiddly mode dial
  • Coarse zoom control
  • Poor battery life.

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  Published: 2010-01-13, review by: digitalcamerainfo.com

  • 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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  Published: 2010-04-07, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Optical image stabilisation , Excellent photo quality for its class
  • Weak feature set , Cheap feel for its price
  • The Canon PowerShot A3100 IS is a very good simple point-and-shoot, even though it doesn't do much beyond that....

 
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  Published: 2010-05-06, Author: Cliff , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2010-03-09, review by: techradar.com

  • 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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  Published: 2010-03-02, review by: CNET.co.uk

  • Smart metal body; clear and efficient controls
  • Poor lens performance; unadventurous specs; too expensive
  • It just so happens that the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS arrived in our labs at just the same time as the Nikon Coolpix L22. Both have a similar resolution and a similar zoom range. Both also produce decent but not brilliant pictures (the L22's are actual...

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  Published: 2010-03-01, review by: Cameras.co.uk

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2010-07-13, review by: techtree.com

  • 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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  Published: 2010-05-27, review by: pcworld.in

  • 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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  Published: 2010-08-25, review by: tbreak.ae

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2011-05-23, Author: Alejandra , review by: parentesis.com

  • Compacta, fácil de usar y la función de flash inteligente
  • Podría tener una pantalla más grande y grabar video en alta resolución
  • Recomendamos esta cámara a los jóvenes que buscan un equipo compacto que puedan llevar a cualquier viaje o fiesta sin problemas, captura fotos de hasta 12.1 megapixeles, gracias a esta resolución podrás imprimirlas o editarlas sin perder la calidad. Di...

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